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SalaryApplications are invited for the permanent role of A07 Principal Policy Officer, Strategic Implementation, Governance and Educational Performance Branch, Schools and Student Support Division.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Project Management
Classification AO7
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/CO546827/24P
Closing date 07-Mar-2024
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Contact person Charlie Palupe
Contact details 07 3513 5863
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About the role
Responsibilities include:
- provide strategic and operational advice through the Manager or Director to executive officers including the Deputy Director-General, Associate Director-General, Director-General and Minister;
- manage processes for ministerial and executive advice, and processes for input to departmental and whole of government policies, strategies, action plans, and reporting;
- communicate, negotiate and build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups;
- lead or participate in project/policy teams (subject matter experts) to develop and implement policy including policy for legislation and manage policy projects and cabinet related processes to meet objectives and timeframes;
- analyse, research and assess strategic policy initiatives and implementation of operational actions;
- research and assess strategic initiatives occurring at the community, local, state, national and international levels that may impact on the department's policies;
- coordinate and prepare documentation on behalf of executive officers including the Deputy Director-General, Associate Director-General, Director-General and Minister; such as cabinet submissions, responses to ministerial or departmental correspondence, briefing notes, policy or research papers, and departmental or government reporting;
- represent the department on stakeholder working groups, committees and forums, including matters relating to the education portfolio's policies and legislation; and
- contribute to building an inclusive work environment, work design, and team culture to enable a positive and healthy workplace.
Our ideal applicant will have the following key attributes:
- exceptional writing and analytical skills, and an ability to apply whole-of-government perspectives;
- ability to communicate complex ideas clearly;
- demonstrated ability to conduct and critically analyse research and translate it into practice for education environments;
- exceptional interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to consult and negotiate persuasively on strategic policy issues and facilitate briefing material to senior management;
- ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
- ability to work as part of a high functioning team, meet deadlines and function autonomously.
To Apply:
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 2-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .
For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions.
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Role Description
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