Principal Policy Officer

1 week ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

**We are looking for a Principal Policy Officer to join the Policy and Assurance, Government Records team in this exciting and rewarding role.

The role will play a pivotal role in the Implementation of the new Public Records Act 2023.

In this role you will:

- Undertake complex policy and research activities to develop and implement strategies, policies and solutions to improve recordkeeping maturity, including recordkeeping in a digital ecosystem
- Develop, lead and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with stakeholders to develop strategic policies and innovative solutions to whole-of-government (WoG) records and information management challenges
- Participate, coordinate and promote engagement and collaboration activities to build and maintain relationships with government agencies, industry organisations, vendors and other archival authorities
- Initiate, develop, maintain and review whole-of-government advice taking a plain English, practical approach to improve records and information management across government
- Prepare Cabinet submissions, discussion papers, reports and briefing notes covering current and emerging issues associated with records and information management including public records
- Review WoG policy and strategic documents
- Represent QSA on government forums and working groups, including delivering public presentations and contributing to a wide range of strategic information management projects as required
- Supervise and support officers in a team and/or project
- Provide advice and support to the Managers and Director
- Undertake any other duties as directed by the Managers or Director.

For further details about what the role entails and how you will be assessed, we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/615128/25

Closing Date: Thursday, 06 February 2025
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