Principal Policy Officer

1 week ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Government Full time

About Us

Governance, Strategy and Planning (GSP) undertakes a range of enterprise activities to support the department to meet its strategic objectives and operational requirements, and delivers services and products to support frontline and corporate staff to effectively and confidently perform their duties.

Your Role

GSP is seeking an exceptional individual able to lead the continuous development of the risk management and reporting function, including analysis and recommendations to support effective oversight by executives and governance committees. They must be able to:
produce high-level written reports, briefs, presentations, submissions and advice to executives and governance committees;
possess knowledge of standards and contemporary approaches to risk management
distil complex information into succinct, clear and articulate reports, briefs and presentations;
establish strong links with business areas and key risk stakeholders across the department; and
contribute to fostering a positive risk culture within the team and across the department.

GSP offers a creative environment for collaboration and teamwork; flexible work options; and learning opportunities and skill development.

About You

We are looking for an AO8 Principal Policy Officer with the following attributes:
excellent communication, organisational, coordination and project management skills to manage significant change initiatives;
a critical and strategic thinker, able to analyse risks and issues;
exceptional high-level written skills, with the ability to translate complex information effectively and make informed recommendations to executives; and
leadership skills to contribute to fostering an inclusive workplace and team culture.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

Interested? To Apply:
Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
maximum 2-page written response outlining suitability for the role

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

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.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
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