Policy Development Officer , Qleave

New opportunity at QLeave!

As the Policy Development Officer, you will work with the organisation to develop policies based on identified business requirements.

Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Policy & Planning
Classification AO5
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/443428
Closing date 22-Sep-2022
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
Job duration Fixed term temporary for 11 months
Contact person Maree Lee
Contact details Maree.Lee@qleave.qld.gov.au
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Your contribution

Using your understanding and experience in policy development, you will:

• identify, research, develop and analyse policy issues and legal advice and work in a team to develop evidence-based policy solutions
• coordinate/manage multiple projects and tasks focusing on the creation of project and communication plans, meeting deadlines, accountability and deliverables
• assist the Policy and Resolutions (P&R) Manager in drafting policies, updates, reports, agenda's and minutes for the P&R working committee
• assist with implementation and delivery of policy communication strategies, including the preparation and delivery of policy overview sessions to staff
• work collaboratively with colleagues and internal stakeholders to achieve P&R Team operational outcomes
• monitor P&R Team mailbox and allocate/assign emails as appropriate to team members
• contribute to the development and commitment to ethical behaviour and QLeave's corporate values
• any other tasks as directed from time to time as directed by your Manager

This position reports to the Policy and Resolutions Manager.

What we are looking for

QLeave appointments are merit-based and will be assessed by looking at what you have done previously—the knowledge, skills and experience you have built, your potential for development, and your personal qualities.

For this role, we will consider your experience in:

• high-level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively consult, liaise and negotiate with QLeave staff and management
• demonstrated skills and expertise in applying Microsoft apps. to aid project management and delivery of presentations and broadcast communications to internal stakeholders
• have an understanding of project management processes
• proven ability to be agile, work autonomously and be a highly effective team member
• exceptional analytical and writing skills
• strong analytical thinking and evidence-based decision making
• attention to detail to ensure consistency and accuracy of policy documentation
• innovative thinking to develop alternative solutions
• resilience to maintain and meet performance standards in pressured and unpredictable environments
• ability to deal with ambiguity and a changing environment

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .

Documents

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