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    Principal Policy Officer - Brisbane City, Australia - The State of Queensland

    The State of Queensland
    The State of Queensland Brisbane City, Australia

    2 weeks ago

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    Principal Policy Officer - Office of the DDG, Schools and Student Support

    Education (Organisation site )
    Office of the Deputy Director General, Schools and Student Support-Early Childhood and State Schools

    Applications are invited for the permanent role of A07 Principal Policy Officer, Office of the Deputy Director-General, Schools and Student Support Division.

    The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.

    Your role:

    As Principal Policy Officer, your role will include the following key tasks:

    • provide strategic and operational advice through the Director to executive officers including the Deputy Director-General, Associate Director-General, Director-General and Minister;
    • manage processes for ministerial and executive advice, and processes for input to departmental and whole of government policies, strategies, action plans, and reporting;
    • communicate, negotiate and build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups;
    • lead or participate in project/policy teams (subject matter experts) to develop and implement policy including policy for legislation and manage policy projects and cabinet related processes to meet objectives and timeframes;
    • analyse, research and assess strategic policy initiatives and implementation of operational actions;
    • research and assess strategic initiatives occurring at the community, local, state, national and international levels that may impact on the department's policies;
    • coordinate and prepare documentation on behalf of executive officers including the Deputy Director-General, Associate Director-General, Director-General and Minister; such as cabinet submissions, responses to ministerial or departmental correspondence, briefing notes, policy or research papers, and departmental or government reporting;
    • represent the department on stakeholder working groups, committees and forums, including matters relating to the education portfolio's policies and legislation; and
    • contribute to building an inclusive work environment, work design, and team culture to enable a positive and healthy workplace.

    The ideal applicant will have the following key attributes:

    • exceptional writing and analytical skills, and an ability to apply whole-of-government perspectives;
    • ability to communicate complex ideas clearly;
    • demonstrated ability to conduct and critically analyse research and translate it into practice for education environments;
    • exceptional interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to consult and negotiate persuasively on strategic policy issues and facilitate briefing material to senior management;
    • ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
    • ability to work as part of a high functioning team, meet deadlines and function autonomously.

    Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.

    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 about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

    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 .

    For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.

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