As a Principal Policy Officer in Queensland Health's Legislative Policy Unit, you will lead and support legislative reforms across a wide variety of health-related areas. For example, the team has recently worked on projects relating to tobacco and vaping reform, mental health, assisted reproductive technology, medicines and poisons regulation, cosmetic surgery, radiation safety, pharmacy business ownership and voluntary assisted dying. The role Exciting permanent opportunity, full-time, Brisbane CBD Lead and support legislative reforms on primary and subordinate laws across a wide variety of health-related areas, in a team responsible for one of the largest and most diverse legislative portfolios in Queensland Government. Opportunity to contribute to legislative change to improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders. Be part of a friendly and welcoming team who genuinely support each other, celebrate individual and team achievements and value real work-life balance. Seeking a high-performing team player who has experience developing legislative reforms on behalf of government, or transferrable legal or policy experience and an understanding of the legislative development process. In this role, you will: Prepare high-quality Cabinet submissions, briefing notes, drafting instructions, explanatory materials, ministerial correspondence. Instruct Parliamentary Counsel and develop written materials to support Bill introduction, Parliamentary Committee and debate processes, and Governor-in-Council approval for subordinate legislation. Undertake legislative policy reviews, analyse submissions, and prepare issues papers requiring strong research and technical expertise. Consult with policy experts across Queensland Health and with external stakeholders to analyse legislative issues, develop and refine proposals, and present options to senior decision-makers. Provide advice and support to policy teams on processes and procedures for developing and amending legislation. In return: You will get to work on interesting, diverse and complex matters and further develop your existing skills, knowing that you are making a difference to the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders. You will be given the autonomy to lead projects or parts of projects and the ability to develop your management skills by supporting, mentoring and leading junior legislative policy officers in the team. You will get to work with a high-performing and collaborative team of about 18 legislative officers, with a genuine commitment to work-life balance. We work hard but have a thriving (completely optional!) social agenda. We're a very welcoming team and place high importance on maintaining our supportive culture. The successful person To be successful in this role you will have: experience developing legislative reforms on behalf of government, or legal or policy experience and an understanding of the legislative development process; proven skills in researching and analysing complex legislative policy issues and providing high quality and timely advice to management in relation to such issues; demonstrated high level written skills, including the ability to research and prepare significant policy documents, discussion papers, submissions and explanatory material for the legislative process; demonstrate strong project management ability working on complex time-critical projects; high-level verbal communication skills, including experience confidently and clearly negotiating and presenting complex concepts and advice to internal and external stakeholders; and knowledge, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge, of: legislation under the health portfolio, and other State and Commonwealth legislation impacting on Health legislation and operations; and the organisation, functions and policies of Queensland Health. Benefits A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environment Competitive salary generous superannuation and leave loading Flexible working arrangement Career training and development How to apply To apply for this opportunity: Please submit your resume (including the details of 2 referees), and * A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.
