Principal Policy Officer

5 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Environment, Science and Innovation Full time

As the Principal Policy Officer, you will provide strategic and policy leadership, working to address complex challenges within Queensland's innovation sector. You will bring a proactive and collaborative approach to your work, building strong relationships with stakeholders and translating complex issues into clear, evidencebased policy recommendations. You will:
**Develop and administer programs**: Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of a range of initiatives and actions aimed at creating high-value jobs and driving positive economic outcomes. Policy research and development: Identify emerging issues and conduct thorough research and analysis to inform the development of evidence-based policy solutions. Use your findings to provide high-quality advice to senior management.
**Stakeholder engagement**: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to communicate the Government's innovation policy priorities, programs, and strategic direction. Build and maintain productive relationships across the innovation ecosystem.
**Prepare high-level documents**: Lead or contribute to the preparation of Cabinet submissions, policy documents, reports, plans, briefing notes, and other strategic correspondence, ensuring high-quality and timely responses.
**Foster collaboration and innovation**: Facilitate constructive dialogue with stakeholders to grow Queensland's innovation ecosystem, identifying opportunities for collaboration and development across priority industry sectors.
**Represent the department**: Act as a key representative of the department at industry events, meetings, and working groups, presenting a professional image and providing informed contributions.
**Contribute to team success**: Play an active role in fostering a positive and collaborative team environment, where all members are empowered to succeed. Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to junior team members.
**Champion diversity**: Actively promote the interests of First Nations people and support initiatives that contribute to better outcomes for Indigenous communities. Encourage diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the workplace.
Why Join Us?
**Impactful Work**: Contribute to projects that have a real impact on Queensland's economic growth and innovation landscape.
**Professional Growth**: Opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
**Supportive Team**: Join a team that values collaboration, diversity, and innovation.
**Flexible Work Environment**: Benefit from a work environment that supports flexibility and work-life balance.
Applications will remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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