Principal Policy Officer
2 days ago
The Queensland Government plays a key leadership role in shaping a responsive, high-quality VET system that delivers industry-relevant training and supports all Queenslanders to access the skills they need, at every stage of their career. The Skills Policy Office is tasked with implementing and monitoring skills policy and priorities and ensuring Queensland remains a leader in VET, aligning with both state and national priorities. The office includes expertise in policy, project management, data analysis and reporting, communication and stakeholder engagement and fiscal management. The Skills Policy Office works collaboratively with business units across the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) as well as other government agencies, industry and users of the VET system to ensure the strategy
delivers on its vision that Queensland is a job-creating economic powerhouse driven by skilled Queenslanders.
About the role
**As the Principal Policy Officer, you will**:
- Support the Director, Training System Oversight by providing expert advice and strategic analysis to help deliver ongoing government priorities for skills and training.
- Evaluate both qualitative and quantitative data to provide strategic reporting and market analysis to guide investment decisions in the VET sector, ensuring system oversight within an economic, labour market and/or VET context.
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of strategic policy documents (e.g., Cabinet submissions, Cabinet Budget Review Committee papers, reports, briefs and correspondence) to inform Ministers and senior executives on key issues that may impact decision-making processes.
What we are looking for
We'll assess your suitability for this role by looking at what you've done previously - the knowledge, skills and experience you've built, your potential for development and your personal qualities. The position requires an applicant who:
- Think strategically by planning ahead, aligning long-term goals with current priorities, and understanding the broader environment and its key drivers.
- Manage stakeholders by building and maintaining collaborative, productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively by producing high-quality, complex reports, discussion papers and submissions, while also delivering clear verbal briefings to senior leaders and engaging presentations to stakeholders.
Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for.
How to apply
- Your current resume
Applications will remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
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