Principal Policy Officer

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia The State of Queensland Full time
Principal Policy Officer - Early Childhood Strategy and Performance

Education

(Organisation site )Early Childhood, Early Childhood and State Schools DivisionAn opportunity exists in the Queensland Department of Education, Early Childhood Strategy and Performance Branch, Child Safety Review project team for a Principal Policy Officer to lead national reforms to implement theChild Safety Review recommendations.


In this role you will work with national stakeholders to influence, develop and implement long lasting and effective legislative and regulatory reforms to improve the safety ofchildren whilst in early childhood education and care.

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Fixed Term TemporaryPosition typePosition type

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AO7Workplace LocationJob ad referenceJob ad reference

QLD/CO569975/24TClosing date

19-Jun-2024Yearly salaryYearly salary

$ $136293Fortnightly salaryFortnightly salary

$ $5224.10Job durationJob duration


Until 30 June 2025 unless otherwise determinedThe Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland.

Our human rights commitment is to create a stronger, fairer Queensland by respecting, protecting and promoting human rights in everything we do.


Our objectives are:

A great start for all children, Every student succeeding, Building Queensland communities, Safe and capable people delivering our vision, Fair and safe workplaces and communities.

Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.


Your Role:


The Child Safety Review project team is part of the Early Childhood Strategy and Performance Branch in the Queensland Department of Education.

The Child Safety Review project team is working with all states and territory governments to implement the recommendations from the Review of Child Safety Arrangements under the National Quality Framework.

As a Principal Policy Officer in the Child Safety Review project team, you will:

Work closely with stakeholders to complete high level research and develop responses to national early education and care policy, initiatives, issues and risks relating to the Child Safety Review recommendations.

Provide advice and develop policy proposals, briefings and reports for the Child Safety Review Group and Senior Managers.
Assist in the development of Regulatory Impact Statements for the consideration of stakeholders, Education Ministers and Cabinet.

Responsibilities include:
Lead and participate in policy development to inform regulatory reform in response to the Child Safety Review recommendations.

Provide timely and quality advice to senior officials in Queensland and nationally by drafting briefings, reports and submissions in relation to strategic issues affecting the early childhood education and care sector.

Collaborate with a national team of policy officers to identify, analyse and progress strategic issues and formulate innovative and workable solutions and strategic advice for senior officials.

Represent the department and coordinate the department's contribution to a range of internal and external committees and forums.

Maintain a current knowledge of developments and initiatives in early childhood education and care, particularly regulatory policy, legislation and practice.

About YouTo be successful in this role you will need to:
Have demonstrated previous policy experience, preferably in a regulatory environment;Have exemplary writing skills; andBe able to work effectively in a small team to draw together policy proposals informed by research

Interested? To Apply:


Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).Submit a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role, referring to the " Your role " section in the attached Role Description.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights


and diversity .For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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