Principal Cabinet Officer

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Cabinet, Legislation and Liaison Office as a Principal Cabinet Officer (PCO).
The PCO works closely with the Cabinet, Legislation and Liaison Office to identify submissions for proactive release on the Cabinet Forward Timetable and works with the relevant areas and authors on the process for release. The PCO also provides support in managing the Attorney-General’s Cabinet business.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Administration
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/553849/24
Closing date 02-Apr-2024
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Contact person Jahna Owen
Contact details Phone: 0448 363 456
Access theThe Cabinet Legislation and Liaison Office in the Department of Justice and Attorney-General provides the highest quality support to the offices of the Attorney- General and Minister for Justice and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence and the Director-General, DJAG in regard to the administrative processes associated with Cabinet.
Your key responsibilities:

• Manage the proactive release process for the Department of Justice and Attorney-General
• Work with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC) on the implementation of, and administrative processes associated with, the proactive release of Cabinet submissions to ensure that DJAG is compliant and meets all the statutory timeframes for release
• Review, redact where appropriate, check with authors and prepare Cabinet submissions for proactive release within the timeframes stipulated by DPC's proactive release policy
• Critically review DJAG's Cabinet forward timetable to identify in scope Cabinet submissions for proactive release and work with policy areas to ensure that submissions are managed appropriately
• Establish and maintain effective and constructive relationships with key stakeholders
• Coordinate and provide timely, independent, strategic and operational advice to internal DJAG stakeholders on the proactive release of Cabinet submissions
• Provide high level advice, training and information materials to officers tasked with writing Cabinet submissions
• Represent DJAG at meetings, committees and interdepartmental working groups as DJAG's specialist on proactive release.
• Assist the CLLO team to help manage the Attorney-General's Cabinet business.
• Manage the secure storage, handling and dissemination of Cabinet submissions and decisions in compliance with DJAG guidelines.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.