Principal Policy Officer

Description:

Are you passionate about public policy and looking for a challenging role to help drive the Queensland Government’s strategic agenda?

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is seeking two temporary Principal Policy Officers - one for up to 6 months to join the Social Policy team, and one for up to 3 months to join the Environment and Planning Policy team within The Cabinet Office. As key leaders in our policy unit, you will lead the development and implementation of strategic policies, provide expert advice to senior leaders and contribute to impactful decision making processes in relation to a range of policy portfolios. This is an exciting opportunity to shape public policy, influence change, and make a meaningful impact for Queenslanders.

Why Join Us

At DPC, you'll be part of a team that leads and connects the public sector, delivering outstanding advice and services that impact Queensland's future. It's in your hands.

Our Team

Policy supports The Cabinet Office in the development and coordination of strategic policy across government. The team addresses Queensland's key economic, social, law and justice, and environmental and planning policy issues and provides strategic advice, analysis and options that support the government's policy agenda.

How You'll Contribute

As a Principal Policy Officer you will assist with the identification, development and implementation of integrated policies, legislation and programs for Queensland. As part of a central agency, you will work in partnership with our stakeholders across government to deliver best practice policy advice to the Premier, Cabinet, CabinetBudget Review Committee and other Cabinet Committees.

You Will

• Provide leadership on state and national policy issues across the Queensland Government
• Contribute to innovative policy development and analysis to deliver the government's priorities
• Support the development of longer-term policy directions for government consideration
• Provide strategic advice and policy analysis including briefings for National Cabinet.
  
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Role

We are looking for an energetic and proactive policy officer with:

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Problem solving capabilities.
• Exceptional communication both written and verbal or the ability to navigate various styles of communication.
  
  
  

Why You'll Love Working At DPC

A role at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet provides you with an opportunity to build a rewarding career through meaningful and impactful work with like-minded people in a supportive and collaborative culture. A career with DPC is about the opportunity - to experience, to influence and to have real impact, where it matters most.

How To Apply

• Submit your resume and minimum of two (2) referees. Your referee should have a thorough knowledge of your work over the past two years as your manager / supervisor
• Submit 1 -2 page cover letter on why you are the most suitable candidate for therole. You may wish to indicate if you are interested in one or both roles.
  
  
  

Further information on the responsibilities of the roles can be found in the role description. You are strongly encouraged to review the applicant guide prior to applying.

DPC is committed to working with you to discuss adjustments to ensure you can best demonstrate your suitability for the role.

If you would like to discuss the role or would like additional support/adjustments during recruitment, please contact David Thannhauser on 0478 059 749.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Policy & Planning