Johnathan Thurston AcademyTaking employment back to basics. We simply introduce jobseeker to jobs! It's that simple.The Johnathan Thurston Academy, with Lendlease as our major employment partner, has a unique collaborative employment zone. The goal and focus is to connect job seekers to all of our employment partners throughout the nation. We aim to ensure that all opportunities for potential connections are both exhausted and managed in the one zone. We have created a unique and sophisticated platform that streamlines all employment opportunities between job seekers and employers.We represent employers across all industries, we encourage you to keep in touch by registering to our JTHotJobs https://www.jtacademy.com.au/jts-job-board/Our client: Queensland Government, Department of the Premier CabinetPremier and Cabinet Social Policy; Policy Division; Brisbane CityA temporary opportunity exists for an AO8, Principal Policy Officer within the Social Policy team. Temporary until 31 January 2021, this role will allow you to apply your strong knowledge of policy, initiative and problem solving skills to develop and provide high-level strategic policy advice and options. Specifically, you will be a part of the team that manages the portfolio relating to domestic and family violence reforms, child protection reforms and gender/women.Job detailsPosition status: TemporaryPosition type: Flexible full-timeOccupational group: Policy & PlanningClassification: AO8Workplace Location: Brisbane Inner CityJob ad reference: QLD/339394/20Closing date: 05-Mar-2020Yearly salary: $119280 - $126037Fortnightly Salary: $4572.00 - $4831.00Job duration: Until 31 January 2021Contact person: Kathrin JensenContact details: Ph: 07 3003 9348 Access the National Relay ServiceYour opportunityAs Principal Policy Officer you will develop and provide strategic policy advice and options on all aspects of policy development, as well as design, implement and evaluate policies, programs and projects as part of the broader Social Policy team. Your role will be located in the team that manages portfolios relating to domestic and family violence reforms, child protection reforms and gender/women.You will also:identify, research, develop and analyse complex policy options and provide high-level policy advice to the Premier and Cabinet;develop, implement and evaluate key policies, programs and projects ensuring timely and quality outcomes are met;lead and manage cross-agency projects and/or multi-disciplinary project teams to develop, implement and evaluate key policies, programs and projects;prepare papers, submissions, briefs, memoranda and correspondence on complex policy and program issues;manage the Government's Cabinet agenda for policy, program and service delivery issues through the provision of timely briefings and advice;represent Policy Division, department or the Government at a range of forums including external stakeholder, inter-departmental and inter-governmental, meetings; andliaise, collaborate and negotiate with other agencies and external stakeholders on a range of policy, program and project issues within a multi-disciplinary environment.We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities irrespective of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination and violence. We recognise the importance of supporting and retaining a mobile, flexible and agile workforce.If you need any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process in order to ensure you can demonstrate your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role please advise the selection panel chair.Closing Date: Thursday, 5 March 2020Job Ad Reference: QLD/339394/20Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Please ensure to download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.339394 20 - Role Description (Word, 137KB) 339394 20 - Role Description (PDF, 110KB) Please note, only applications submitted through the Queensland Government Smart Jobs and Careers website will be accepted.

Principal Policy Officer, Social Policy

Johnathan Thurston Academy

Taking employment back to basics. We simply introduce jobseeker to jobs! It's that simple.

The Johnathan Thurston Academy, with Lendlease as our major employment partner, has a unique collaborative employment zone. The goal and focus is to connect job seekers to all of our employment partners throughout the nation. We aim to ensure that all opportunities for potential connections are both exhausted and managed in the one zone. We have created a unique and sophisticated platform that streamlines all employment opportunities between job seekers and employers.

We represent employers across all industries, we encourage you to keep in touch by registering to our JTHotJobs https://www.jtacademy.com.au/jts-job-board/

Our client: Queensland Government, Department of the Premier Cabinet

Premier and Cabinet
Social Policy; Policy Division; Brisbane City

A temporary opportunity exists for an AO8, Principal Policy Officer within the Social Policy team.
Temporary until 31 January 2021, this role will allow you to apply your strong knowledge of policy, initiative and problem solving skills to develop and provide high-level strategic policy advice and options.
Specifically, you will be a part of the team that manages the portfolio relating to domestic and family violence reforms, child protection reforms and gender/women.

Job details

Position status: Temporary
Position type: Flexible full-time
Occupational group: Policy & Planning
Classification: AO8
Workplace Location: Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference: QLD/339394/20
Closing date: 05-Mar-2020
Yearly salary: $119280 - $126037
Fortnightly Salary: $4572.00 - $4831.00
Job duration: Until 31 January 2021
Contact person: Kathrin Jensen
Contact details: Ph: 07 3003 9348
Access the National Relay Service

Your opportunity

As Principal Policy Officer you will develop and provide strategic policy advice and options on all aspects of policy development, as well as design, implement and evaluate policies, programs and projects as part of the broader Social Policy team. Your role will be located in the team that manages portfolios relating to domestic and family violence reforms, child protection reforms and gender/women.

You will also:

identify, research, develop and analyse complex policy options and provide high-level policy advice to the Premier and Cabinet;
develop, implement and evaluate key policies, programs and projects ensuring timely and quality outcomes are met;
lead and manage cross-agency projects and/or multi-disciplinary project teams to develop, implement and evaluate key policies, programs and projects;
prepare papers, submissions, briefs, memoranda and correspondence on complex policy and program issues;
manage the Government's Cabinet agenda for policy, program and service delivery issues through the provision of timely briefings and advice;
represent Policy Division, department or the Government at a range of forums including external stakeholder, inter-departmental and inter-governmental, meetings; and
liaise, collaborate and negotiate with other agencies and external stakeholders on a range of policy, program and project issues within a multi-disciplinary environment.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities irrespective of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination and violence. We recognise the importance of supporting and retaining a mobile, flexible and agile workforce.

If you need any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process in order to ensure you can demonstrate your ability to meet the inherent requirements of the role please advise the selection panel chair.

Closing Date: Thursday, 5 March 2020

Job Ad Reference: QLD/339394/20

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please ensure to download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

Please note, only applications submitted through the Queensland Government Smart Jobs and Careers website will be accepted.