About Us:

At the Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC), our primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on the government's priorities, commitments, decisions, and objectives for the betterment of the community.

Governance and Constitutional Services Unit comprises three small teams of Constitutional Services, Government Bodies and Right to Information and Privacy.

Your opportunity:

You will work within the Government Bodies team, which is responsible for the development and implementation of policies on a range of matters relating to Queensland government boards, committees and statutory office holders.

As a Senior Policy Officer within a central agency you will also provide advice and guidance to departments across government and support the provision of policy and operational advice to the Premier and Cabinet.

Your key responsibilities also include:

Preparing, and contributing to the preparation of, concise and timely briefing notes, cabinet submissions, and Executive Council minutes for various stakeholders including the Premier, Director-General and senior executives within DPC Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external clients, including key contacts in the Cabinet Legislation and Liaison Units across government

Providing sound advice and negotiating with other internal and external business units and departments to resolve issues around policy or procedural matters.

Two positions are available - one permanent full-time and one temporary full-time to 30 June 2024, with the possibility of an extension.

About you:

You will be a motivated officer who works well under pressure and has well developed communication skills, and exceptional attention to detail.

Benefits:

As part of our team, you will be provided with comprehensive support to help you achieve your professional development goals. You will have the opportunity to work in a state of the art building. We take pride in offering first-class facilities to all our employees, and we prioritise their well-being through our flexible working arrangements and the DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.

You will also be exposed to work of the broader Governance and Constitutional Services team activities including Constitutional Services.

To apply, please provide:

• a two page statement outlining your suitability for the role, addressing the key responsibilities and core competencies in the role description; and
• a tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the role description and job advertisement.

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Rebecca Goodair, Manager, Government Bodies, Governance and Constitutional Services, on 07 3003 9233. For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply please refer to the role description and attachment.

The Department of the Premier and Cabinet is looking for the best suited applicant for this role. We will do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you have carried out previous positions). We will also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

Should you require any additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during our recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager listed to discuss your requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months

Job Ad Reference: QLD/523852/23

Closing Date: Wednesday, 15 November 2023