Principal Advisor

9 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

The Office of the Assistant Director-General, Human Resources School Operations is seeking a dynamic Principal Advisor to support the Assistant Director-General and the executive management by providing high-level strategic correspondence advice in relation to departmental and divisional matters and prepare and review correspondence items including complex briefing notes, ministerial submissions, reports, and other correspondence in accordance with departmental standards and within set timeframes.

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity,  offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Why this Role?

Responsibilities include:

  • Consult with departmental officers and brief the Assistant Director-General, both orally and in writing, as the occasion demands, on emergent and critical issues that may require sensitive management and immediate attention.
  • Research, analyse and prepare briefs on complex reports and submissions in order to interpret and render advice on their technical aspects for the Assistant Director-General consideration.
  • Prepare and coordinate the preparation of reports, recommendations, submissions, briefing notes, presentation, publications and correspondences on behalf of the Assistant Director-General.
  • Coordinate the flow of correspondences through the branch/division, including distribution, receipting and tracking, to ensure the correspondences are completed accurately and within set deadlines.
  • Provide specialist advice relating to legislation and/or policy frameworks administered by the branch/division.
  • Utilise standard digital applications and programs including the internet, Microsoft Office suite and Content Manager.
  • Communicate confidently, structuring written and oral communication to ensure clarity while responding to all enquiries in a courteous manner and within appropriate timelines.
  • Develop, maintain and foster effective networks, consultation and liaison between internal and external stakeholders including other government departments, State and Commonwealth entities, academic and research institutions and other key stakeholders and partners in the support of the Department.
  • Work collaboratively and negotiate with colleagues and with other levels of government, industry and non-government organisations to achieve divisional outcomes and deliver on Government commitments.

Interested? To Apply:

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
  • Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description

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.

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