Principal Policy Officer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Australia National Injury Insurance Agency Queensland Full time

The National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland (NIISQ) provides eligible people who sustain a serious personal injury in a motor vehicle accident in Queensland with appropriate treatment, care and support, irrespective of fault, in some cases for their lifetime.Our Agency purpose is empowering participants to live their best lives.We offer you a collaborative and inclusive team culture, modern and innovative office space, hybrid and flexible work options, a thriving social club, generous employer super, leave and salary packaging benefits.

**Your key responsibilities**:

- Undertake research and prepare advice to assist and support the Executive Team and senior management on a range of complex policy issues and initiatives related to Queensland's National Injury Insurance Scheme and Agency, and personal injury insurance.
- Support the progress of policy initiatives through the NIISQ Agency effectively, ensuring compliance with all governance frameworks and government requirements.
- Maintain contemporaneous knowledge of government reforms, initiatives and other significant developments in disability, social insurance law, and personal injury law both within Queensland, other states and at a Commonwealth level. Provide advice that furthers the objective to eliminate all forms of unlawful discrimination and restrictive practices.
- Design/review external policies, guidelines, standards which form the operational policy framework for NIISQ administrative decision making.
- Participate in multi-agency/disciplinary teams tasked with progressing, implementing and evaluating projects and significant policy initiatives.
- Build and sustain positive and productive relationships with team members as well as a wide range of stakeholders, being responsive to their needs while managing expectations, and approaching consultation and negotiations with a strong grasp of key issues.
- Represent the NIISQ Agency as required at intergovernmental and industry forums and on working parties concerning policy issues of strategic importance to the Scheme.
- Actively engage with and support the People, Policy and Communications team members and be a part of a positive culture.
- Prepare correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, publications and web content within tight timeframes and assist with other tasks/projects are required.

Please refer to the role description for more information about this new and exciting opportunity to join us.
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar), which may include employment on a temporary basis up to six months (full time or part time).
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