Principal Advisor - First Nations Strategy & Partnerships

Job Description

Principal Advisor - First Nations Strategy & Partnerships Are you passionate about creating long-lasting positive impacts for current and future generations of Queensland children and young people? Are you skilled at providing expert and evidence-informed advice on complex issues to shape government policy and initiatives?The Education Games' Legacy team within the Department of Education is seeking a Principal Advisor for a new and exciting role that will leverage opportunities created by the Brisbane Olympics and Paralympic Games to advance policy that drives inclusion and improved education, health and wellbeing outcomes for all Queensland State School students. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Flexible full-time Occupational group: Education & Training Classification: AO8 Workplace Location: Job ad reference: QLD/CO614882/25T Closing date: 30-Jan-2025 Yearly salary: $144947 - $153199 Job duration: Until 31 December 2025 unless otherwise determined The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. Your Role As part of our commitment to ensuring that all students share in the legacy of the Games, you will play a pivotal role in consulting and advising on strategies and actions that are needed to increase student participation in school sport, particularly among women and girls, people with a disability, people living in rural and remote areas, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. As the Principal Advisor you will: Identify emerging policy issues affecting the department's contribution to objectives of the elevate 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy Strategy, and provide high level advice to the department and government on opportunities, issues and risks. Lead significant policy projects to develop long-term, education focussed policies and strategies to help ensure that all children and young people share in the legacy of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Responsibilities include: Lead and manage complex policy projects to ensure the strategic goals and objectives of the department and the government are achieved, including conducting policy analysis, research, development and evaluation of policy options and preparation of policy advice. Prepare submissions, briefs, ministerial and departmental correspondence including responses to, and development of, Cabinet Submissions and policy advice for the Minister, the Director-General and Senior Executives within the department. Work closely with other departments and agencies to ensure coordination and alignment of policies across government. Monitor emergent educational, economic or social issues impacting children and young people's participation in school sport, identify opportunities, anticipate risks and issues, and provide evidence informed, strategic advice to Senior Executives within the department. Develop, maintain and foster effective networks, consultation and liaison between the division, other program areas, other government departments, industry bodies and other key stakeholders and partners in support of the department's strategic agenda. Provide leadership and mentorship to the Senior Policy Officer within the team, ensuring a collaborative and productive work environment. Advise on the implementation and monitoring of policies to ensure they are effective and meet their intended outcomes. Promote strong policy and service delivery connections and foster strong collaborative partnerships across regions and across all schooling sectors. Undertake other duties as required to enable Division objectives to be achieved. 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 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. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr