Principal Policy Officer

6 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

The role
As a Principal Policy Officer in Queensland Health's Legislative Policy Unit, you will lead and support legislative reforms on primary and subordinate laws across a wide variety of health-related areas. For example, the team has recently worked on projects relating to tobacco reform, mental health, forensic science, medication regulation, termination of pregnancy, radiation safety, pharmacy business ownership and voluntary assisted dying. These projects focussed on improving health outcomes, access to health care and public safety.
The successful person
**You will have**:

- experience developing legislative reforms on behalf of government, or legal or policy experience and an understanding of the legislative development process;
- proven skills in researching and analysing complex legislative policy issues and providing high quality and timely advice to management in relation to such issues;
- demonstrated high level written skills, including the ability to research and prepare significant policy documents, discussion papers, submissions and explanatory material for the legislative process;
- high-level verbal communication skills, including experience confidently and clearly negotiating and presenting complex concepts and advice to internal and external stakeholders; and
- knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge, of:

- legislation under the health portfolio, and other State and Commonwealth legislation impacting on Health legislation and operations; and
- the organisation, functions and policies of Queensland Health.

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.
Strategy, Policy and Reform Division (SPRD) is responsible for driving the strategic agenda for public health in Queensland. Key strategic functions are brought together under SPRD that develop policies and legislation to guide and protect the health of the community, design communications activities, campaigns and strategies to engage and empower Queenslanders.

**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

How to apply
- Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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