Principal Policy Officer

The energy industry is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformational change.

This role will contribute to the Queensland Government’s commitment to providing cleaner, reliable and affordable energy that will power more jobs and industries in Queensland. If you want to be part of creating jobs for a sustainable and affordable energy future, benefiting Queensland communities, workers and our economy, this is the role for you.

As a Principal Policy Officer in the Transformation Team, you will contribute to the development of legislative and/or policy initiatives and strategies to ensure the achievement of the outcomes of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan. This will involve leading policy and/or legislative activities, and working closely within, and external to, Energy Division to drive outcomes and support the energy transformation.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic policy and regulatory professional to deliver results in a fast paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate substantial high-level research, analysis and review on complex policy, legislative and regulatory issues related to the energy transformation.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of complex submissions, briefing notes, legislative drafting instructions, presentations, speeches, publications, reports and correspondence.
• Manage multiple competing priorities and work either as part of a team, or individually, to deliver workloads on time and which meet customer's expectations.
• Liaise, consult and negotiate with other State Government and Commonwealth agencies, Government-owned corporations, market and regulatory entities, energy customers and representative bodies.
• Exercise judgement to effectively manage competing priorities while working collaboratively with colleagues, or individually, to deliver workloads on time and which meet customer's expectations.
• Contribute to a positive and effective team culture by participating in work area goal setting, service improvement and other Unit/Divisional activities.
• Represent the department at state/federal conferences, internal/external meetings and committees, and inter-departmental/interjurisdictional working groups.
• Mentor, coach and train staff in an environment that recognises the unique contribution of the individual, encourages personal and team development, and encourages an appropriate work/life balance.

Technical/operational expertise

• Experience in legislation, policy development and/or the application of policy.
• Experience in communicating with internal and external stakeholders and building relationships to establish mutually beneficial connections.
• Ability to respond in a fast paced environment and deliver results.
• Demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.