Principal Policy Officer

vor 2 Wochen


Brisbane City, Österreich The State of Queensland Vollzeit
Principal Policy Officer - First Nations Policy

Education (Organisation site )
Strategy, Policy and Governance Branch, First Nations Strategy and Partnerships Division

Are you interested in influencing change at department, state and national levels through evidence informed public policy to drive equity and excellence outcomes for First Nations children and young people?

The First Nations Strategy and Partnerships Division is looking for someone with strong policy skills and experience to develop and lead departmental responses to Closing the Gap, policy partnerships, innovative policy solutions and government submissions. In this role you will have an opportunity to experience, and inform into, the whole policy cycle.

If you enjoy strategic planning and have exceptional writing and communication skills, we would love to hear from you.

The Department of Education are 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. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

Your Role:

Responsibilities include:

  • Participate in the formulation and implementation of innovative and workable policy options and solutions.
  • Coordinate and undertake extensive research and assess strategic and policy initiatives occurring at state, national and international levels that have implications for First Nations children and young people in the early childhood education, school education and tertiary education sectors.
  • Provide strategic advice to the Minister, the Director-General and senior officers of the department.
  • Coordinate and prepare Cabinet submissions, policy responses, briefings, speaking notes and other documents.
  • Establish networks and liaise with senior officers and representatives in a range of government and non-government agencies on policy implications of submissions to the Minister, the Director-General and senior officers of the department.

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

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 .

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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