Senior Policy Officer

About The Role

As our Senior Policy Officer, you will:

• Monitor national and international developments of relevance to the climate risks such as drought and natural disasters, and other identified policy areas.
• Analyse contemporary policy initiatives to the Queensland Government's climate risk, drought, natural disaster and land management policies and programs, consistent with Queensland's strategic direction.
• Support drought and disaster policy and drought program reform.
• Support the development, coordination and presentation of analysis, options and recommendations on key policy and provide advice as required.
• Develop well rounded, evidence-based policy responses taking into account research and analysis from internal and external sources, the diverse interests of stakeholders and considerations of whole-of-government approach.
• Engage and consult with key stakeholders to identify emerging issues and develop solutions that support sound policy decisions and approaches.
• Prepare high quality written documentation such as briefing notes, submissions, discussion papers, correspondence and reports.
• Build, maintain and enhance effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective interface between anticipated organisational goals, policy development, planning and policy implementation review processes.
• Represent the unit or the department in a range of forums including inter-departmental and stakeholder meetings as required.
• Actively participate and contribute to related project activities that support the achievement of organisational goals and objectives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other policy officers within the business unit as required.
• Undertake other activities of the business unit as directed.
  
  
  

Essential Requirements

• High level analytic, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively provide authoritative advice using effective oral and written communication skills.
  
  
  

You may also have

• A relevant tertiary qualification is highly desirable.
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking the best suited candidate for the role.

We Will Achieve This By

• assessing your eligibility and suitability to fulfill the role requirements (including, where relevant, the way you carried out previous roles)
• evaluating your potential contributions to the department and how your involvement would uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.
  
  
  

Eligibility Requirements

You will be asked to provide evidence of how you meet the eligibility requirements during the selection process.

Citizenship Or Visa Requirements

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be an Australian citizen, hold permanent residency status, or possess a visa allowing you to work in Australia.

If You Are Not An Australian Citizen, You Must

• provide evidence of your residency status or visa, along with your right to work (including any conditions and/or restrictions
• inform the department if your right to work in Australia ceases.
  
  
  

Why work for us

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI
  
  
  

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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