Principal Review Officer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Queensland Government seeks a Principal Review Officer within the Child Death Review Board Secretariat to lead strategic policy work and ensure robust reviews. You will coordinate research, manage governance processes, and uphold data integrity across child protection reviews while engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and diverse families.

The role includes supervising three review officers during a six‑month rotation and delivering clear reports to the Board, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Provide strategic advice on complex policy and legislative issues relating to child death cases and system responses.
• Coordinate research activities and projects to deliver key child protection system outcomes.
• Apply strong project management skills, governance practices and data integrity to complete reviews timely.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic advice on complex policy and legislative issues relating to child death cases and system responses to the Child Death Review Board and stakeholders.
• Prepare information resources and deliver information sessions to stakeholders on roles, responsibilities and functions of the Board.
• Formulate recommendations and prepare complex written reports relating to safety and wellbeing of children and families.
• Build and maintain relationships with review officers in government agencies and Board members.
• Supervise review officers during rotation and support a diverse, inclusive workplace culture.

Connaissances

Policy analysis

Project management

Data integrity

Cultural competence

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Description du poste

The Oversight and Transformation division is the coordination point for strategic impact of the Commission's output to better deliver on our commitments and shape long-term, systemic improvement for the safety and wellbeing of Queensland children, young people, their families and the community. The objectives of the team include to extend our capability and influence by positioning the Commission's agenda for broad, relevant and timely reach leveraging quality partnerships, exceptional communication and meaningful collaboration, and maximise advocacy and initiative opportunities by forecasting delivery methods and modes for deepest impact.Within the Oversight and Transformation division, the Child Death Review Board Secretariat supports the functions of the Child Death Review Board, per the Act, to prepare timely reviews of children who are known to Queensland child protection system who have died. The Secretariat is responsible for the administration and facilitation of the Board's functions, including meetings, and preparation of reports, briefings, and presentations for and on behalf of the Board.In this role you will have the following responsibilities and accountabilities:Provide strategic advice on complex policy and legislative issues relating to child death cases and system responses to the Child Death Review Board, and other relevant stakeholdersProvide comprehensive analyses, summaries and consider trends in complex child death reviews, including coordinating research activities and projects to deliver key child protection system outcomesApply strong project management skills, sound governance practices and data integrity to complete reviews in a timely and impactful mannerUse culturally responsive methodologies appropriate for considering the case reviews, life stories, and system engagement for children, young people and vulnerable families, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from a culturally/ linguistically diverse background.Prepare information resources and deliver information sessions to stakeholders on the roles, responsibilities and functions of the Child Death Review BoardFormulate recommendations and prepare complex written reports and correspondence relating to the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children, young people and familiesBuild and maintain relationships with key contacts such as review officers in relevant government agencies, and members of the Child Death Review Board.Foster a workplace culture that supports and promotes diversity and inclusion in everyday work, by building a workforce that represents and reflects the diverse views, experiences and backgrounds of the community we serve, and create a supportive environment where people are treated with respect and are recognised and rewarded for their achievements and performance.For a six-month period on rotation, this position will involve supervision of three review officers.Applicants are advised that the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening Act 2000) requires the Commission to seek a 'working with children check' from Queensland Blue Card Services. The Commission will facilitate the applicants with this process.For further information regarding the Principal Review Officer, Child Death Review role please contact Sanja Cabak on [e-mail]***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 the 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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.