Principal Advisor

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

About the Role
As the Principal Advisor you will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

- Consulting with departmental officers and briefing the Deputy Director-General, both verbally and in writing, on emergent and critical issues that may require sensitive management or immediate attention.
- Ensuring high level quality assurance and critical analysis of media, correspondence, briefings and submissions in order to ensure accuracy in both content and presentation, and alignment with relevant legislation and policies.
- Engaging in policy analysis and prepare associated briefs, reports and submissions on specific issues as required by the Deputy Director-General.

The role requires you to investigate and analyse issues, lead and influence others, use your ability to communicate complex concepts and make informed customer-led recommendations to senior and executive management.
What We're Looking For in Our Principal Advisor
- Strong organisational skills
- Flexibility to work across a number of priorities and projects
- Exceptional writer and communicator
- Excellent attention to detail and coordination skills
- Great at stakeholder engagement and negotiation
- Innovative and collaborative
- Commitment to building a positive workplace culture
- Knowledge of contemporary infrastructure service functions within a large and complex organisation is beneficial

More About Us
You will work for an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. We respect professionalism, embrace diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. You will be actively supported as an individual and will have access to a range of flexible work options, an employee assistance program and learning and development opportunities.

**Contact Name**: Cliff Kuskopf, A/Executive Director (07) 3034 4943

**Closing Date**: Sunday, 05 February 2023
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 2-page statement on how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role as detailed above and within the attached Role Description.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
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. #LI-PRIORITYThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.


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