Principal Policy Officer

22 hours ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

As Our Principal Project Officer, You Will

  • Provide strategic advice to Managers, Directors, Executive and other stakeholders as needed about contractual, legal, land use, regulatory and other arrangements that apply to the State's interests in forestry resources.
  • Prepare departmental policy papers, legal requests, procurement documents, submissions, reports and briefing notes, and review and interpret contracts, deeds of variation, legal advice and other relevant documents.
  • Analyse programs, policies, development proposals, legislative amendments, tenure changes and planning schemes to determine potential impacts on the States interests in forestry resources.
  • Undertake liaison, influence and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders to develop collaborative and productive working relationships.
  • Prepare accurate and timely input into financial and performance reporting requirements and implement contemporary approaches to governance, systems and procedures.
  • Supervise team members as required, promote high performance, and deliver assignments within agreed specifications, including ensuring compliance with policy/s on performance development agreements and the associated framework.

At Forestry you will be working with a group of passionate people who are committed to making a positive impact within the forest and timber industry. As a relatively small business unit, you will have the opportunity to work directly with senior management and be given on-the-job support with coaching and development.

Just imagine what you could achieve with us. #passionandpurpose

Applications will remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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