Principal Policy Officer

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Premier and Cabinet Full time

**About Us**: At the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC), our primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on the government's priorities, commitments, decisions, and objectives for the betterment of the community.
**Your opportunity**: As Principal Policy Officer, you will: - lead the department's policy positioning and advice for the energy portfolio, encompassing Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan and renewable energy targets delivery, energy supply, storage and transmission issues, energy Government Owned Corporations, retail and electricity affordability concerns. represent the department in external forums on these policy matters, and brief the Premier and Cabinet on matters pertaining to the energy portfolio to inform rigorous decision making
- lead policy advice on matters relating to international trade and investment opportunities and engagement. support and supervise other officers within a small team that contribute to briefing on energy policy matters. Contribute regularly to broader economic policy and advice, across the portfolios of Queensland Treasury, State Development including industry development and investment.
- be adept in engaging with senior leaders across government with influence and policy agility
- have a sophisticated understanding of government decision making processes and upholding the Queensland Cabinet Handbook.
**In return you will receive**: As part of our Economic Policy team, you will work with a high calibre, energetic and intelligent team and will be supported to achieve your professional development goals. You will have the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art building situated on the river's edge. We take pride in offering first-class facilities to all our employees, and we prioritise their well-being through our flexible working arrangements and the DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.
The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is looking for the best suited applicant for this role. We will do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you have carried out previous positions). We will also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.
Should you require any additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager listed to discuss your requirements.
Applications will remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.



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