Principal Policy Officer

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Education Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Are you ready to take on a new challenge that makes a real difference?

We're seeking expressions of interest to join the Students with Disability Resourcing Review (DRR) team. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a
dynamic, agile team working at the forefront of policy and system reform. The DRR is undertaking a comprehensive review of how resourcing supports students with disability, with the goal of developing evidence-based advice that
ensures every Queensland state school student can access, participate, and thrive in an inclusive, high-performing education system.

If you're collaborative, forward-thinking, and ready to contribute to meaningful
change, then we want to hear from you.

About the Department of Education:

The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start and ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the social, economic and cultural development of Queensland. The department sets the foundations for quality early learning experiences and delivers world class education services.

We are committed to ensuring our education and care systems are aligned to the state's employment, skills and economic priorities, and inspire creativity, critical thinking and resilience. DoE is a diverse organisation with the largest workforce in the state. We are committed to teaching, learning and care environments that have at their centre child/student and staff health and safety.

Your Role

As the Principal Policy Officer you will:

  • Play a lead role in the review of resourcing for students with disability in Queensland's state schools including designing future approaches that are fair, sustainable, and meet the needs of students, schools, and communities
  • Identify, research and develop service delivery and policy options related to students with disability and schools resourcing
  • Prepare timely and well researched submissions, briefs and reports and provide strategic advice to senior officers within the department, the Director-General and the Minister
  • Liaise and negotiate with a range of internal and external stakeholders a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Research, analyse and assess key education issues relevant to the Queensland Government and formulate innovative and workable service delivery and policy options
  • Provide high level legislative and strategic policy advice for the Minister, the Director-General and senior officers.
  • Prepare major policy papers, briefings, reports and submissions (including Cabinet submissions) within tight timeframes
  • Consult with relevant departments, education stakeholders and community groups on policy and service delivery matters
  • Lead the development, progression, implementation and evaluation of significant policy and service delivery projects and manage conflicting priorities

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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of 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.

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