Principal Advisor

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Queensland Department of Education Full time

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Policy Officer to join the Office of Non-State Education.

The ideal candidate will be a confident policy generalist who can undertake research and policy analysis to inform evidence-based decision-making and work collaboratively with the non-state schooling sector and the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality non-state schooling. Some examples of our work include: partnering across the department and the non-state schooling sector to develop and consult on key initiatives, such as reform to the regulation of non-state schools and agreed approaches to policy issues; and designing and implementing governance arrangements to ensure effective and timely responses to review recommendations, reporting on non-state school activities as required by legislation, and managing complex complaints.

About The Department
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 .

Your Responsibilities
As a Principal Advisor, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Participating in research and analysis of policy issues, including the collation and analysis of data and review of literature.
  • Drafting and preparing briefs, submissions to government and supporting documents to assist senior executives.
  • Preparing and overseeing the development of responses to Ministerial correspondence;
  • Collaborating with officers across the department and external to develop proposals and policy positions.
  • Managing a small team and ensuring the effective and timely responses.
  • Providing secretariat support to projects and committees.

Please refer to the attached role description for the full list of responsibilities and mandatory requirements for this position.
Interested? To Apply

  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
  • Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) 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.

Occupational group
Policy & Planning

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