The Employment and Trade Policy Team drives a strategic approach to policy development across the portfolio areas of employment and workforce related policy including closing the gap in skills and training, migration, international education and trade. The team is also responsible for DTET's portfolio legislation ensuring it remains fit for purpose and briefing on Cabinet submissions. The team coordinates major policy projects and internal and external research and evaluations, including with respect to participation in whole of government policy activities. Current priorities include leading and coordinating the development of a new workforce action plan, implementing plans for Closing the Gap, and key priorities under skilled migration and international education. As the Senior Policy Officer, you will:- Contribute and/or coordinate research, analysis of strategic policy issues and the development of strategic advice to the Minister, the Director-General and senior officers in the DTET portfolio.- Contribute and/or lead the preparation of strategic policy documentation (including Cabinet, Cabinet Budget Review Committee papers, reports, papers, statements, briefings and correspondence) that inform decision-making by Ministerial and senior executives.- Lead and/or contribute to projects that develop innovative and practical policy options and solutions.- Review existing policy and contribute to the development and drafting of new policy recommendations and proposals through research, policy analysis and data analysis.- Collaborate across DTET and other Queensland Government agencies to coordinate information and intelligence gathering, reporting and communication activities that support key policy initiatives. What we are looking forThe position requires an applicant who can:- Apply their policy skills in complex and changing environments- Manage competing priorities - as an individual but also across the team- Keep up to date with relevant policy areas and share information with others to build the team's knowledge- Demonstrate advanced research and analysis skills and well developed communication skills. Refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities and what we are looking for. How to applyTo apply, please submit the below via the SmartJobs application page:- Your current resume. We will use your resume to assess how well you meet 'What are we looking for' statements.- Provide a short statement (no more than one page) telling us why you are interested in this role and outlining what your motivation is to join us. Please ensure you refer to the Role Description 'Interested in applying' section for more information on what to include as part of your application.We're committed to appointing the best-suited person for each role. This includes considering equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion needs within our agency. We believe that these elements are essential for the success of our team and we strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the designated contact for the vacancy. Applications to remain current for 12 months
