Principal Policy Officer

As a Principal Policy Officer, you will contribute to and coordinate the delivery and implementation of a component of what is a far-reaching and innovative policy and legislative program. Your area of focus may be legislative reform, driving policy into operational practice or tackling national and emergent policy problems.

You will be exposed to excellent networking opportunities and support the delivery of projects which genuinely contribute to social good. Ideally, you will have experience in roles delivering policy or legislative projects, thinking strategically, working collaboratively and thriving in a fast-paced environment.

As a Principal Policy Officer, you will develop strategic policy advice and options at an experienced level. In addition, the role contributes to the continual improvement of OIR's performance including the development and implementation of departmental strategies and initiatives that support government priorities.

Key responsibilities

• identify, research and analyse complex policy issues, develop options and provide high-level policy advice in the area of work health and safety and electrical safety to the Manager, Director, Senior Executives and the Minister
• work individually or as part of a team, supported by a Manager and Director, to develop outputs including major policy papers/reports, industry codes, submissions, legislation, briefs, memoranda and letters of reply on complex and sensitive work health and safety and electrical safety policy issues
• lead cross-branch projects and/or multi-disciplinary project teams to resolve key policy problems
• represent the branch, department or the Government at a range of forums including interdepartmental and inter-governmental meetings
• liaise and negotiate with other agencies and key stakeholders at a state and national level on a range of work health and safety and electrical safety issues, within a multidisciplinary environment
• provide guidance on and contribute to a positive, productive and professional team culture.

You will have access to:

• 36.25 hour working week with the ability to accrue flex time
• flexible working options including flexible start & finish times
• generous superannuation (employer contribution of 12.75%)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• salary packaging options

For more information on this exciting opportunity, please read the Role Description and Applicant Guide.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce. People of all ages, abilities, gender and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for positions.

Paris Hooper, Director (Work and Electrical Safety Policy) can be contacted on 0403 142 *** should you have any questions regarding this role.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference:  QLD/547727/24

Closing Date:  Monday, 18th March 2024