Principal Policy Officer

2 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The role
Reporting to the Manager, Legislative Policy Unit, you will manage primary and subordinate legislation projects and undertake legislative policy reviews. You will analyse and report on submissions, reports and proposals covering a wide range of health-related legislative policy issues. In addition, the Principal Policy Officer will provide support and advice to policy areas within Queensland Health as well as prepare high quality briefing notes, ministerial communications and reports.
The successful person
You will have demonstrated experience in researching and analysing complex legislative policy issues and providing high quality advice to management. Your high level interpersonal and communication skills we be required to present complex concepts and advice to internal and external stakeholders. Furthermore, you will have an understanding of legislation under the Health portfolio.
About us
The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
Key strategic functions are brought together under the Office of the Associate Director-General, from developing policies and legislation to guide and protect the health of the community, to designing communications activities, campaigns and strategies to engage and empower Queenslanders, to leading and managing Queensland Health's system sustainability reform.

**Benefits**:

- A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
- Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Diverse work culture
- Career training and development



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