Principal Policy Officer, Student Wellbeing

1 week ago

Brisbane, Australia Education Full time

**About the Department of Education**:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. The department delivers world class education services for people at every stage of their personal and professional development. We are also committed to ensuring our education systems are aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities.

**About the Role**:
The Student Wellbeing team has responsibility for policies, initiatives and projects relating to student wellbeing and mental health, including the implementation of the Government's Student Wellbeing Package, Guidance Services, support for LGBTIQ+ students, and provision of free period products to students in Queensland state schools.
We are seeking an individual with excellent project management and communication skills, and an eye for detail.

**The Principal Policy Officer will be required to**:

- Prepare and provide expert advice, responses, reports, submissions, briefings and correspondence, with respect to the state-wide implementation of strategic policy initiatives, as they relate to student wellbeing including whole of government initiatives, emerging initiatives and schooling policies and procedures
- Lead and participate in projects and aspects of the team's work to successfully develop strategic policy, guidelines, state-wide service delivery implementation and program evaluation
- Develop responses to complex and sensitive issues and concerns emanating from the Office of the Minister, Director-General, Deputy Director-General and other high-level sources
- Undertake research, analysis, monitoring, review and evaluation of significant policies and projects
- Establish effective networks and liaise, communicate and coordinate with key personnel to achieve outcomes.

About You
To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following key attributes:

- A track record in achieving high levels of productivity autonomously, in complex, sensitive or high-pressure environments.
- Exceptional written and interpersonal communication, with an ability to consult and negotiate persuasively on strategic policy issues and contribute to stakeholder meetings and briefings to senior management.
- Strong understanding of the factors that influence students' wellbeing and mental health, and of best-practice approaches and interventions that can be implemented in schools to support students' wellbeing and mental health.

**How to Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the 'your role' section as a guide.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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