Manager, Economic Policy , Seniors, Disability Services And Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Partnerships

Role Scope

The primary functions of the Manager, Economic Policy role are to:

• Lead and develop strategic partnerships across government, non-government and broader stakeholders to enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate fully in Queensland's vibrant economic, social and cultural life.

• Play a lead role in identifying emerging policy issues affecting the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders and opportunities for the department, and develop strategic policy advice to the Minister, the Director-General and Senior Executives, and implement policies and strategies on issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders.

• Manage the progression of the government's economic policy program to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the department and Queensland Government.

Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification AO8
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/447153/22
Closing date 14-Oct-2022
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Salary Other
Job duration
Contact person Florence Bridger
Contact details Ph: (07) 3003 6316
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Key responsibilities of this role

• Lead the development of whole-of-government policy processes to improve economic participation outcomes and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Indigenous businesses.

• Prepare complex and substantial reports, submissions, briefs, procurement documentation, memoranda and correspondence relating to economic policy.

• Manage strategic policy and engagement activities across the unit, stakeholder mapping, preparing communications to stakeholders (internal and external) and responding to stakeholder queries, provide briefings and support for meetings with stakeholders.

• Develop strong and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support economic policy outcomes.

• Provide leadership, complying with relevant human resource and financial standards, encouraging staff participation and teamwork, and providing effective supervision of and guidance to staff by facilitating support and development.

• Research, write, analyse, review and edit written material, including executive correspondence and briefings, Cabinet materials, media releases, speeches, presentations and a broad range of communications for various audiences.

• Lead and ensure the delivery of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement to achieve the department's strategic objectives and meet whole-of-government requirements.

• Use existing systems to support streamlined communication approaches across the department, to other government agencies, and stakeholders both internal and external.

• All staff are responsible for identifying, managing and reporting risks relating to their work with the department.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

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