Policy Officer

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Full time $60,000 - $100,000 per year

About The Role
As our Policy Officer, you will:

  • Support senior members of the team with policy projects and coordination of activities.
  • Undertake basic research and analysis in assigned project areas as directed.
  • Provide support in the development and provision of advice on regulatory policy matters including those affecting efficiency, innovation and resilience for the sector.
  • Provide support in the preparation of timely, well-researched and high-quality reports, submissions, briefing notes, policy and issue papers and correspondence as required.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve timely and quality outcomes.
  • Undertake any tasks or projects as directed.

Essential Requirements

  • Effective time management and organisational skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ideally, applied economic and/or broader policy skillsets.

You may also have

  • A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable, including in:
  • Commerce/Economics
  • Data science
  • A wide range of sciences including but not limited to agricultural, horticultural, marine, environment, ecology, animal, chemical engineering and botany policy.

What We Are Looking For
We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role. We will achieve this by:

  • assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)
  • evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Eligibility Requirements
You will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet the eligibility requirements during the selection process.

Citizenship Or Visa Requirements
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.

If You Are Not An Australian Citizen, You Must

  • provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions
  • inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.

Why work for us
Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

  • Work with passion and purpose
  • Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
  • Enjoy interesting, diverse work
  • Follow your path wherever it leads
  • Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
  • Be part of our one, diverse DPI

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Applications to 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.

Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

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