Parliamentary Inquiry Lead & Policy Analysis Advisor

Queensland Parliament; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Parliament is seeking an experienced Inquiry Secretary to lead parliamentary inquiries, provide high-quality procedural advice and deliver balanced, evidence-based reports and briefing materials. You will operate across committees, stepping into leadership roles as needed and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing Secretariat team.

In this role you will manage inquiries from planning to evidence gathering and report preparation, build relationships with government agencies

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to research, analyse and communicate complex information clearly and succinctly.
• Strong advisory skills, including the ability to provide sound recommendations in sensitive or high‑profile environments.
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing high-quality reports, briefings or policy documents.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes under tight timeframes.
• Leadership capability, including mentoring, collaboration and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Experience in parliamentary, governance, policy, legal, public sector or related environments will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead parliamentary inquiries, including planning, stakeholder engagement, evidence gathering and report preparation.
• Provide authoritative procedural advice to committee chairs and members.
• Analyse complex legislation, public policy matters and inquiry evidence to develop balanced recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality committee reports, briefing papers, correspondence and other parliamentary documentation.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with committee members, government agencies, community organisations, industry representatives and members of the public.
• Support projects and business improvement initiatives across the Committee Office.
• Contribute informal leadership, mentoring and support to colleagues across the secretariat team.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and political impartiality.

Skills

Research & analysis

Written communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Policy advisory

Job description

Queensland Parliament is seeking an experienced Inquiry Secretary to lead parliamentary inquiries, provide high-quality procedural advice and deliver balanced, evidence-based reports and briefing materials. You will operate across committees, stepping into leadership roles as needed and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing Secretariat team.

In this role you will manage inquiries from planning to evidence gathering and report preparation, build relationships with government agencies