Principal Policy Advisor

4 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Transport and Main Roads Full time

The Principal Policy Advisor will lead a small team, as weel as have responsibility for delivering individual outcomes. They will lead research and analysis on complex and multifaceted issues that impact all Queenslanders. They will lead research and analysis on complex and multifaceted issues that impact all Queenslanders. They will lead policy and legislative reforms relating to Queensland's driver licensing and vehicle registration frameworks. This includes but is not limited to the driver licensing policy, sanctions and penalties, personal information and identity management, road access, road user charging and new laws for automated vehicles.

**Accountabilities include**:

- Define and analyse complex policy and legislative problems and develop solutions that consider a variety of perspectives.
- Identify and pursue policy and legislative opportunities, including in new or emerging fields where evidence and research is limited.
- Autonomously manage a program of policy and legislation work, establishing timeframes and frameworks for implementation, and delivering initiatives in a timely

and professional manner.
- Manage and coordinate the resources of project teams to ensure that business outcomes, performance indicators, project deliverables and deadlines are achieved.
- Develops staff by setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback and encouraging learning to drive continuous improvement within the team.
- Contribute proactively to the broader team as a senior team member, taking personal responsibility for delivery of your work program.
- Write and review a range of high-quality documents.
- Develop and maintain effective and diverse networks, build professional relationships, and negotiate with stakeholders to drive policy outcomes.
- Work collaboratively and utilise the expertise and skills of others to develop policy and legislative solutions.
- Provide specialist advice to Managers, Directors and Executives, and key stakeholders relating to legislation and policy frameworks administered by the LTSR Branch.
- Understand broader strategic drivers, align their work accordingly, and positively convey strategic context to peers and subordinates.

These positions report to Managers within the Licensing, Automated Vehicles and Registration Team.

The following Workforce Capability Success Profile Team Leader competencies have been identified as most relevant to this role:

- Makes insightful decisions
- Drives accountability and outcomes
- Builds enduring relationships
- Pursues continuous growth
- Role specific - policy and legislation

For more information about the accountabilities of the role please refer to the full role description.

Sally Haydon, Manager, can be contacted on (07) 3066 2805 should you have any questions regarding the role.
Applications to remain current for 12 months

**Job Ad Reference**: QLD/487344/23

**Closing Date**: Tuesday, 23 May 2023This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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