Your typical day as a Policy Officer may include:

• Reviewing submissions from taxpayers, grant applicants and advisors, researching and analysing the relevant legislation and policy, and providing advice in the form of briefing notes to the Under Treasurer and Commissioner of State Revenue.
• Considering policy proposals from Queensland Government agencies and providing advice to the Senior Executive Team on any implications on state revenue legislation or administration.
• Preparing responses to correspondence received by the Treasurer, Under Treasurer or Commissioner of State Revenue/Registrar, State Penalties Enforcement Registry.
• Working with operational teams across the Queensland Revenue Office (QRO) and policy teams in Queensland Treasury to resolve a range of issues, including assisting with research on novel or emerging tax policy issues.
• Assisting with progressing amendments to Queensland's revenue legislation and supporting the amendments through parliamentary processes.

You will be supported by a positive, constructive, team and divisional leaders as you do your work.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate:

• Strong analytical skills.
• High standard of oral and written communication.
• Critical thinking and problem solving.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Adaptability and resilience.

Joining QRO you will have opportunities for continued learning, growth and career development. To find out more about working for QRO please see attached candidate information pack.

Queensland Treasury is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve and treating all applicants equitably. This starts with recruitment, including making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process. The methods used in the recruitment for a role may vary, but the sorts of processes used may include: application form, resume and cover letter, online cognitive testing, work test, written response task, assessment centre, in-person or video interview.

We welcome applicants to share with the contact officer any health condition, disability, and/or cultural/linguistic background, so that we may make any necessary adjustments to enable you to equitably participate in the recruitment process.

If you are interested in this role - click “Apply” to be redirected to the full advertisement, including role description and contact details.

Applications may remain current for 12 months after the closing date of the vacancy and may be used to fill identical or similar roles.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/665275/25

Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025