Policy Officer

Come and join the Strategic Policy, Legislation and Reform Team at the Department. We are looking for collaborative, innovative and dedicated officers who want a role that prepares them for a career in policy. You will work on policy matters that are about achieving outcomes for people. This vacancy is for the Justice Legal Policy Team so candidates with an interest/focus of this field should note this. This process may be used to fill other emerging vacancies at this level so officer of all policy disciplines should apply.Your contribution and key responsibilities✓Research, analyse and provide policy advice to Senior Executives, the Director-General and the Minister, on complex policy issues relevant to and impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities.Your opportunityCome and join the Strategic Policy, Legislation and Reform Team at the Department. We are looking for collaborative, innovative and dedicated officers who want a role that prepares them for a career in policy. You will work on policy matters that are about achieving outcomes for people. This vacancy is for the Justice Legal Policy Team so candidates with an interest/focus of this field should note this. This process may be used to fill other emerging vacancies at this level so officer of all policy disciplines should apply.Our workplaceStrategic Policy, Legislation and Reform (SPL&R) is a broad and fascinating area of work which leads policy and legislation across the Queensland Government for women and First Nations Queenslanders. We support the Director-General and Minister on a diverse range of issues, including economic empowerment for women and Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the national agreement to close the gap in life outcomes for First Nations people, intergovernmental relations, and development of programs and reforms that impact the lives of women and First Nations people. We work closely with other areas of our department and with agencies at the state and national level to improve the lives, rights and wellbeing of women and girls in Queensland and to design and deliver policies, programs and services that achieve better life outcomes for First Nations Queenslanders. Every day truly is different in SPL&R - but every day, you will work alongside knowledgeable, experienced and passionate colleagues to provide timely and accurate policy advice, advocate for positive outcomes and deliver real change for Queenslanders.Our workplace environmentWe value having a workforce that reflects the diverse views, experiences and backgrounds of the community we serve. We strongly encourage enquiries and applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.We recognise that diversity of cultures and beliefs enriches everyone and provides a multiplicity of viewpoints representative of the communities we serve. We strive to cultivate a psychologically safe and high-performing team environment, one that operates collaboratively and values the collective views of others. We seek to harness group and individual strengths capitalising on the uniqueness of these strengths.Interested in applying?To enable us to assess your suitability, your application should include: your current resume, including the names and contact details of two (2) referees with a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the last two (2) years. One of the referees should be your current or immediate past supervisor. a claim to the role of no more than 2 pages addressing your suitability against what we are looking for and your ability to perform the role responsibilities. You are asked to nominate an Aboriginal person or a Torres Strait Islander person as your cultural referee who is recognised within the community as such, and can:comment on your connection to culture, country, community and your lived experience, orcomment on your cultural capability, including an awareness of both Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural practices and protocols and your ability to contribute to the cultural capability of the department orcomment on your ability to engage with Aboriginal peoples and communities or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, which takes into account the unique lived experiences and history of Australia's First Nations people.Lodging your applicationOnce you have prepared your application, you can use the ‘Apply online' button via the Smart jobs and careers website www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au to submit your application before the closing date.If you experience any technical difficulties submitting your application, contact before the closing date, 13 QGOV (13 74 68); after the closingdate, call the contact officer listed on this role description.See Role Description for more details.Applications will remain current for 12 months.Occupational group Policy & Planning