Principal Policy Officer

1 week ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Office of Industrial Relations Full time

Your Employer:


The Work and Electrical Safety Policy (WESP) branch within the WHS Engagement and Policy Services directorate of the Office of Industrial Relations (OIR) provides strategic and evidence-based policy advice and options to the Minister for Education, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing on all aspects of work and electrical safety policy development, and emerging and significant policy issues in Queensland.

WESP implements a policy program informed by government priorities, election commitments, legislative operational requirements, collaborative input from industry, worker, technical and community leaders, and the latest in research developments.

As part of this work, WESP prepares government responses to strategic issues, undertakes policy projects across government on issues of significance and leads intergovernmental relations by supporting the representation of the Minister and senior executives on high level national committees, such as Safe Work Australia.


Your opportunity:


WESP is looking for one temporary AO7 Principal Policy Officer, however it is likely that a merit list will be created from this process to fill future vacancies.

As a Principal Policy Officer, you will develop strategic policy advice and options at an experienced level.

In addition, the role contributes to the continual improvement of OIR's performance including the development and implementation of departmental strategies and initiatives that support government priorities.

You will help drive strategic policy issues in the work and electrical safety policy space through:

  • Analysing complex policy issues and contributing ideas on solutions.
  • Preparing a range of policy and briefing documents.
  • Building collaborative relationships across government and industry.

About you:

We are looking for a proactive starter who can:

  • identify, research and analyse complex policy issues, develop options and provide high-level policy advice
- work individually or as part of a team to develop outputs on complex and sensitive work health and safety and electrical safety policy issues
- lead cross-branch projects and/or multi-disciplinary project teams to resolve key policy problems
- represent the branch, department or the Government at a range of forums including interdepartmental and inter-governmental meetings
- liaise and negotiate with other agencies and key stakeholders
- provide guidance on and contribute to a positive, productive and professional team culture.

In return:

You will receive support to achieve professional development goals while working in a state-of-the-art building on the river's edge. We offer first class facilities for all employees and offer flexible-working arrangements.

How to apply:

Please provide:

- a resume outlining your experience, achievements and any relevant qualifications; and
- a one-page cover letter outlining why you are interested in the position why you have the skills, capabilities and experience to be considered for the role

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Janine McPherson, A/Director, Work and Electrical Safety Policy on
Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:
QLD/501831/23

Closing Date:
Friday, 4th August 2023This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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