Are you a critical thinker interested in risk management and looking to take the next step in your career?Governance, Strategy and Planning is seeking a motivated Policy Officer to join its risk team to support the department's strategic and enterprise risk management and business continuity processes. We are seeking someone with strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills to support the department's risk management processes, including the implementation of the refreshed Enterprise Risk Management Framework. This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity, in an organisation that embraces flexible working arrangements and provides a supportive and collegiate work environment.
About The Department Of EducationWorking for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us . About The RoleThe Performance Improvement and Risk team is seeking a Policy Officer to support the department's risk management processes, including building reports to strategic risk and accountability committees, and working with divisions and regions to build capability.
The role will also have the opportunity to work in the department's Business Continuity space, which includes preventing, preparing for, responding to and recovering from events that may impact delivery of our services. You will work in a high-performing team delivering products to support frontline and corporate staff to effectively and confidently perform their duties. Governance, Strategy and Planning offers a flexible and inclusive workplace where you can build your skills and knowledge, collaborate, and meaningfully contribute to the department's strategic objectives.
Your ResponsibilitiesSupporting the delivery of high quality risk and business continuity reports to the department's enterprise risk and strategic governance committeesCoordination of quarterly risk reporting to ensure the department meets its risk management requirementsProviding high level advice, support and customer service to stakeholders in divisions and regions in relation to risk and business continuitySupporting and developing products and processes to build organisational capability in risk management and business continuityQuality assuring information for alignment to policies, procedures and requirements.
The Perfect FitWhat You'll Need To SucceedExcellent attention to detail, organisation and coordination skillsAbility to quickly acquire knowledge of systems and processesExcellent communicator who enjoys working with a range of stakeholdersAbility to work across a number of areas, and prioritise accordinglyInterested? To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role descriptionWe welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Occupational group Policy & Planning
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