This is a Principal Policy Officer role with Queensland Government based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Queensland Government Role Seniority - senior More about the Principal Policy Officer role at Queensland Government Are you a highly experienced Policy Officer ready to take on a key role in the development of policy and legislation for QLD's regulator for resources safety and health? This is your opportunity to join a small, dynamic team of Policy Officers to support Resources Safety and Health Queensland's (RSHQ's) vision of Zero Serious Harm in the resources sector. RSHQ is committed to the professional development of its employees. You will enjoy flexible working arrangements, a stimulating and supportive work environment, and excellent employment conditions. In this role you will contribute to and be part of a small team of motivated professionals with a passion for safety and health regulation in the resources sector. Reporting to a Manager, you will play a key role in supporting RSHQ's Executive Leadership Team deliver on RSHQ's objectives, including its strategic plan. Working across a diverse range of policy issues and legislation, you will be equipped to excel in this role if you have a strong background in policy and legislation, a solutions-focused approach, great team skills, and a positive attitude. The team provides policy advice and develops legislation across the agency on a broad range of matters. This includes interpreting complex legislation and working with coal, mineral mines, petroleum and gas, and explosives inspectorates to identify policy issues and recommend innovative options to resolve them. Help reduce the rates of serious accidents and fatalities using a risk-based data driven approach. The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer. Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar). Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022 . Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022 . All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022 . APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO APPLY ONLINE – scroll down and click the ‘APPLY ONLINE' button. If you are reviewing this position on SEEK, please click on the apply button above and you will be able to review role profile and apply Please note any documents attached to Smart Jobs should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please do not upload zipped files. Occupational group Policy & Planning Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Queensland Government team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Contributing to policy development Interpreting legislation Supporting executive leadership Key Strengths Policy development Team collaboration Solutions-focused approach Data analysis Legislative interpretation ️ Communication skills A Final Note: This is a role with Queensland Government not with Hatch.
