Principal Policy Officer

The Principal Policy Officer position is an opportunity to join the Strategic Policy and Legislation Branch (SPaL) within the Policy and Performance Division in the Queensland Police Service (QPS). SPaL lead and manage a range of high-quality corporate support services, including providing high level advice to the Commissioner of Police on strategic policy and legislation issues relevant to the Service. SPaL undertake this work with a focus on collaboration and engagement across a range of stakeholders, driving the strategic priorities for the department and portfolio.

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Your Key Accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are :

Provide high quality, consultative, timely and well-researched advice to senior management in relation to strategy, policy, planning, legislation and other issues of importance to the QPS.Identify and analyse complex policy and legislative issues and develop practical evidence-based responses or solutions that support QPS objectives and / or contribute to the achievement of whole of government priorities.Lead the delivery of legislative and policy projects and contribute to the Branch's positive work culture by acting as an effective Team Leader.Prepare and oversee the development of complex, high-level documents, such as Cabinet submissions, drafting instructions for bills / regulations, explanatory notes, human rights statements of compatibility, options papers, reports, briefings and sensitive correspondence for the Minister, Executive Leadership Team, other Senior Departmental leaders and a range of diverse audiences.Build and maintain effective networks and relationships internally, across Queensland Government and with key external stakeholders to inform policy

development and assist in the on-going development of improved safety outcomes for the Queensland community.

Support the team in relation to the development and analysis of policy and legislative reform processes, including interpreting and analysing legislation and supporting parliamentary and committee processes.

Role Requirements

Qualification -

There are no mandatory requirements for this role however, experience and / or qualifications in law, criminology, policing or a similar criminal justice related field will be considered favourably.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Occupational group Policy & Planning

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