Principal Policy Advisor

We are looking to find the person best suited for the role and will be considering your knowledge, skills, experience, potential for development and future contribution to the department as well as your personal qualities and how they contribute to building a diverse workforce that reflects the Queensland community.
You will be part of Housing Insights which is responsible for leading the department’s strategic evidence and evaluation agenda and delivering evidence-based input to inform strategic direction and delivery of housing and homelessness services and outcomes.
You will contribute to complex policy research, evaluation and analysis and development with a focus on housing and homelessness.

What you will be doing
• Provide professional, authoritative and timely strategic advice to senior management on housing and homelessness policy issues of a complex nature.
• Collaborate with other jurisdictions, agencies and across the department to deliver on the Government's national and state policy commitments and reform agendas.
• Lead policy research, evaluation, analysis and coordination and providing advice on policy issues relevant to national and state reforms.
• Influence the development and coordination of national housing and homelessness policy design and direction, including contributing to national agreements.
• Support negotiation and consultation with a range of key stakeholders, including the Australian Government, other government agencies, and senior departmental staff to address housing and homelessness policy issues..
• Provide guidance on national research and data collections and publications for housing and homelessness services.
• Manage the formulation and preparation of proposals, recommendations, submissions and briefing papers of a complex nature.
• Demonstrate visible policy leadership, direction and focus.
• Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day to day operations.

What we are looking for
• Have proven research and analytical ability and demonstrated capability in gathering information and strategic thinking to advise on policy direction.
• Have superior written and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships, communicate, negotiate, influence, network and consult with stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and complete challenging tasks by managing conflicting priorities and managing tight deadlines.
• Successfully use research, analysis and critical judgement to provide high quality advice and inform decision-making on social policy issues.
• Demonstrate personal responsibility in meeting objectives, including the ability to proactively recognise and resolve issues impacting on the achievement of desired outcomes.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.