About this job
About the Role
As a Principal Policy Officer in the Strategy and Performance Branch, you will:
- Work closely with stakeholders to complete high level research and develop responses to state and national early education and care policy, initiatives, issues and risks
- Contribute to regulatory analysis, including consultation activities in the development of policy proposals
- Provide advice and draft a range of written materials for senior executives and decision makers, including Cabinet submissions.
You will be required to influence others, use your problem solving and analytical skills, communicate complex concepts and make informed recommendations to senior and executive management.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead and participate in policy development
- Provide timely and quality advice to senior officials in Queensland and nationally by drafting briefings, reports and submissions in relation to strategic issues affecting the early childhood education and care sector
- Collaborate with other policy officers and regulatory officers to identify, analyse and progress strategic issues and formulate innovative and workable solutions and strategic advice for senior officials
- Represent the department and coordinate the department's contribution to a range of internal and external committees and forums
- Maintain a current knowledge of developments and initiatives in early childhood education and care, including regulatory legislation and practice.
About You
To be successful in this role you will need to:
- have demonstrated previous policy experience,
- have exemplary writing and oral communication skills;
- have strong analytical skills, able to synthesise large volumes of information and weigh competing interests; and
- be able to work effectively in a small team and flexibly across a number of projects.
Data analytical skills and proficiency in the use of Excel and analytical tools, such as PowerBI would be highly regarded.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history).
- Submit a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role, referring to the “Your role” and “About You” sections here and in the attached Role Description. Detailed examples from your professional experience are preferred.
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).
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