Principal Policy Officer

Department of Primary Industries, Queensland; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department of Primary Industries, Queensland invites applications for a Principal Policy Officer in the National Fire Ant Eradication Program. Based in Brisbane, you will lead complex policy and regulatory work, translating legislation and operational issues into practical solutions and providing high‑quality advice to senior leaders.

You will work with operational teams, technical specialists and partner agencies to influence policy, manage risks, and ensure delivery of government priorities

Responsabilités

• Lead policy research and analysis to translate regulatory, legislative and operational issues into evidence-based recommendations and practical solutions.
• Develop and review legislation, policies, procedures and operational guidance that strengthen governance, compliance and program delivery.
• Produce executive and government documentation: briefs, Cabinet submissions, drafting instructions, consultation papers, regulatory impact statements and presentations.
• Influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including operational teams, technical specialists, partner agencies and senior leaders, to develop workable policy solutions and achieve government priorities.
• Provide senior policy leadership, guiding policy direction, coaching team members and ensuring key commitments under the National Fire Ant Eradication Response Plan are delivered.
• Identify and manage policy, regulatory and program risks, developing appropriate controls and solutions to support sound governance and informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement, using consultation, evidence and operational feedback to improve policies and procedures and business processes.

Description du poste

Department of Primary Industries, Queensland – Berrinba QLD

As a Principal Policy Officer with the National Fire Ant Eradication Program, you will lead complex policy and regulatory work that directly supports the delivery of one of Queensland's most significant biosecurity programs. You will translate complex legislation, policy and operational issues into clear, practical solutions, provide high quality advice to senior leaders, and work closely with operational teams, technical specialists and partner agencies.

Success in this role will require strong policy judgement, exceptional written communication, stakeholder influence and the ability to navigate complex government and regulatory environments while keeping sight of practical operational outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Lead complex policy research, analysis and development, turning regulatory, legislative and operational issues into clear, evidence-based recommendations and practical solutions.
• Develop and review legislation, policies, procedures and operational guidance that strengthen governance, compliance and the effective delivery of the Program.
• Produce high-quality executive and government documentation, including briefs, Cabinet submissions, drafting instructions, consultation papers, regulatory impact statements and presentations.
• Influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including operational teams, technical specialists, partner agencies and senior leaders, to develop workable policy solutions and achieve government priorities.
• Provide senior policy leadership, guiding policy direction, coaching team members and ensuring key commitments under the National Fire Ant Eradication Response Plan are delivered.
• Identify and manage policy, regulatory and program risks, developing appropriate controls and solutions to support sound governance and informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement, using consultation, evidence and operational feedback to improve policies, procedures and business processes.

This position is available in Berrinba (preferred) or Virginia, Negotiable , please indicate your location preference for this role on your application.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/706155/26

Closing Date: Thursday, 19 November 2026