For 165 years, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet has been building the foundations of Queensland. Responding to the issues of today while ensuring stability and growth for the future. A role with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet offers incredible opportunity — for those ready to make it happen. As the central policy agency for the Queensland Government, our people influence and impact the work at the core of our state's public sector. For you, in your role as Principal Policy Officer that means a once-in-a-career experience — to extend your skills and expertise, to feel real visibility and ownership, and to truly bring the bigger picture to life. So, if you want to work in a truly unique environment, where you get to collaborate with a diverse range of people on meaningful issues... It's in your hands!

How you'll contribute:
As our valued Principal Policy Officer, you will play an integral part in leading and contributing to a variety of policy, strategic, governance and integrity matters. In this role, you'll lead policy and legislation projects and contribute to intiatives to deliver the government's priorities and support the development of longer-term directions in relation to complex policy, strategic, governance and integrity issues.

What you'll bring to the role:
You will have substantial experience providing advice on legislative requirements and developing government policy in a dynamic and busy environment. You will have a strong attention to detail, and a proven ability to remain composed and deliver high quality work under pressure. A relevant tertiary qualification in law, public policy or a related field would be highly regarded.

What we can offer:
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 situated on the river's edge. We take pride in offering first-class facilities to all our employees, and we prioritise their well-being through our flexible working arrangements and DPC's Health, Safety, and Wellbeing program.

To apply, please provide a tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities outlined in the Role Description and job advertisement.

Further information:
DPC's primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the Premier and Cabinet to effectively deliver on government's priorities, commitments, decisions and objectives for the betterment of the community.

In this role you will embody and bring to life our strategic principles:
• Bold but faithful.
• Get it done.
• Back the facts.
• Listen and lead.
• Lift each other up.

We're looking for the best suited applicant for this role and to do this we'll assess your eligibility and ability to meet the requirements of the role (including where relevant, the way you've carried out previous positions). We'll also consider how you can make contributions to our department and support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

If you would like to know more about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Gina McCabe on Ph: (07) 3003 9152. For further information on the responsibilities of the role and details of how to apply, please refer to the role description and applicant guide.

Additional support and/or reasonable adjustments during this recruitment process is available by contacting the hiring manager to discuss your individual requirements.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/630347/25

Closing Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025