Principal Policy Officer - Policy Development

Job Description

Education (Organisation site ( ) )Policy, Performance, International & Intergovernmental Division Are you a great writer looking for an opportunity to finesse your skills and experience in policy? The Policy Development team is seeking a Principal Policy Officer to join our small team that leads policy analysis for the Department. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Flexible full-time Occupational group: Policy & Planning Classification: AO8 Workplace Location: Queensland Job ad reference: QLD/CO613959/25T Closing date: 26-Jan-2025 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. Your Role As a Principal Policy Officer, your key responsibilities will include: Coordinate and undertake extensive policy development and research activities on initiatives and issues affecting the future direction of early childhood education, school education, and tertiary education in Queensland. Lead significant projects to develop future-oriented strategies and policies for early childhood education, school education, and tertiary education. Responsibilities include: Identify, analyse and provide leadership on strategic issues and formulate innovative and workable policy options and solutions. Assess strategic issues and policy initiatives including those occurring locally, nationally and internationally and provide high-level strategic advice to the Minister, the Director-General and the Senior Executive of the department. Provide executive support to senior officers, including preparation of major policy papers, briefings, reports and submissions including Cabinet submissions. Represent the department on inter-departmental committees and working groups and coordinate the department's contribution. For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please download the role description. How to Apply Interested applicants are invited to submit: a short summary (no more than two pages) outlining your interest and suitability for the role including relevant skills, experience and abilities to deliver on the key competencies detailed in the Role Description; a resume with contact details for two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor). 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. Documents Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below. CO613959_25T - Role Description (PDF, 240KB) Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB) #J-18808-Ljbffr