Principal Policy Officer, Governance, Strategy

5 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

About the Role
- Leading the continuing maturity of the department's risk management processess and reporting;
- Planning and corporate reporting activities, such as quarterly risk and performance reports;
- Leading ongoing risk capability development for regions and divisions; and
- Contributing to other activities within the unit, including evaluation, strategy design and customer complaints management.

About You
We are looking for a Principal Policy Officer with the following attributes:

- Critical and strategic thinker, who can analyse complex information and translate them into clear advice and user friendly products;
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team;
- Exceptional writer and communicator who is great at stakeholder engagement and negotiation;
- Excellent attention to detail and coordination skills; and
- A positive attitude and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the 'your role' section as a guide.

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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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