The role

This is an exciting permanent opportunity to join a team responsible for one of the largest and most diverse legislative portfolios in Queensland Government. As a Senior Policy Officer, you will have the opportunity to support legislative reforms on primary and subordinate laws across a wide variety of health-related areas. You will be joining a high-performing and supportive team with a great culture and genuine commitment to work-life balance.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with primary and subordinate legislation projects across the health portfolio, individually and as part of a team. This includes liaising with departmental subject matter experts, preparing Cabinet submissions, briefings, drafting instructions and explanatory materials; instructing Parliamentary Counsel; consulting internal and external stakeholders and developing written materials to support introduction, Parliamentary Committee and debate processes (for primary legislation) and Governor-in-Council consideration (for subordinate legislation).
• Prepare high quality and timely briefing notes, ministerial communications, reports, submissions and correspondence about legislative projects and issues.
• Undertake legislative policy reviews, analyse and report on submissions, and develop briefing and issues papers requiring research.

The successful person

You will have demonstrated:

• the functions and operations of Government, with particular reference to Parliamentary, Cabinet and Executive Council processes involved in developing legislation;
• Health portfolio legislation; and
• the organisation, functions and policies of Queensland Health.

• Ability to research legislative policy issues of a complex nature and the capacity to provide accurate and timely advice and options to decision makers in relation to these issues.
• High-level written communication skills, including the ability to research, prepare and contribute to policy documents, discussion papers, submissions and explanatory material for the legislative process.
• High-level verbal communication skills, including negotiating and presenting complex concepts and advice to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external clients and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire, knowledge of:

About us

The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.

Strategy, Policy and Reform Division (SPRD) is responsible for driving the strategic agenda for public health in Queensland. Key strategic functions are brought together under SPRD that develop policies and legislation to guide and protect the health of the community, design communications activities, campaigns and strategies to engage and empower Queenslanders.

Benefits

• A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment
• Competitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements
• Diverse work culture
• Career training and development

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity:

• Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), and
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.