Principal Policy Officer

2 days ago

South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 02d2ef97-4dec-4237-8e13-f78fa41d2f63 Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

As Our Principal Policy Advisor, You Will

  • Lead the development of legislation to implement regulatory proposals, including by analysis of complex regulatory reform and regulatory and policy options, and where appropriate negotiate suitable outcomes.
  • Lead and/or mentor team members to support the Program in meeting policy commitments within the National Fire Ant Eradication Response Plan and individual professional development processes.
  • Lead or contribute to the preparation and development of high-level advice, responses, plans, reports, policy documents, briefing notes and other departmental correspondence, under the general direction of the Manager, Policy and in accordance with departmental and national biosecurity requirements.
  • Contribute to the effective delivery of policy and legislation services ensuring the advocacy, advice and support provided by the Unit occur to the highest standards.
  • Coordinate the preparation of briefings to the Minister, Ministerial correspondence and responses to possible parliamentary questions and

parliamentary questions on notice.

  • Initiate, maintain and enhance effective relationships with key internal and external partners, clients and stakeholders, promoting effective communication channels for the successful delivery of priorities for the Program.
  • Incorporate feedback from stakeholder consultation into the development of policy recommendations, instruments and solutions.
  • Review and update relevant policies, protocols, and operating procedures, and provide advice to staff and senior managers on related matters.
  • Identify risks, issues and solutions to ensure the achievement of government objectives, through continuous review of the Program's risk management framework and coordination of appropriate risk control strategies.
  • Undertake and/or coordinate other activities and projects as directed.

You may also have

  • A relevant tertiary qualification in governance, policy or relevant experience is highly desirable.

The work we do is widespread and varied, but our people are united by an innate sense of purpose, and a passion to serve their fellow Queenslanders. Our people are talented, down-to-earth and resilient, and the work they do every day fills them with gratification and pride. This is what keeps them coming back.

Here are some other reasons why our people choose us:

  • Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making Queensland a better place to live.
  • Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance.
  • Salary sacrificing options and competitive superannuation.
  • A variety of fantastic leave benefits, supported across the broader Queensland public sector.
  • Access to confidential and free counselling for you and your immediate family members through our Employee Assistance Program.
  • We are committed to preventing violence against women and are proud to be a White Ribbon accredited workplace. Join us and help preserve and protect Queensland's biosecurity. Visit to learn more about us and what we do.

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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