Senior Policy Advisor

Eden Ritchie Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Ritchie Recruitment is seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to support heavy vehicle policy, freight productivity initiatives and regulatory reform within a Queensland Government department. The role focuses on translating complex transport access issues into practical, evidence-based policy outcomes that align with government priorities and road safety goals.

You will work with government agencies, regulators and industry stakeholders to develop policy recommendations, coordinate investigations

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in public policy research, development, implementation and evaluation.
• Strong ability to interpret complex policy, regulatory and technical information.
• Experience developing evidence-based policy recommendations and assessing risks and impacts.

Responsibilities

• Lead policy research, analysis, options development and implementation planning for heavy vehicle access and freight policy.
• Investigate priority freight access matters including agricultural transport and route optimisation.
• Coordinate policy trials, pilot programs and investigations with governance and evaluation frameworks.
• Analyse regulatory, operational, safety and infrastructure considerations for evidence-based recommendations.
• Prepare executive briefings, submissions and ministerial correspondence.
• Engage with government stakeholders, regulators and industry representatives.
• Manage stakeholder consultations and identify implementation risks and dependencies.
• Translate policy outcomes into practical guidelines and regulatory improvements.
• Monitor policy initiatives and identify lessons learned for reform.

Skills

Policy research

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Project management

Regulatory reform

Evidence-based policy

Education

Public policy degree

Job description

Eden Ritchie Recruitment are seeking a Senior Policy Advisor to support the development, implementation and evaluation of heavy vehicle policy and freight productivity initiatives within a Queensland Government department.

This role will focus on translating complex transport access issues, industry priorities and regulatory reforms into practical, evidence-based policy outcomes that support road safety, improve freight productivity and align with government priorities.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with government agencies, technical specialists, regulators and industry stakeholders to develop policy recommendations, coordinate investigations and support the implementation of key transport initiatives.

Location: Brisbane CBD
Contract length:12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Lead policy research, analysis, options development and implementation planning for heavy vehicle access and freight productivity initiatives.
• Investigate priority freight access matters, including agricultural transport, last-mile access, route optimisation and emerging access schemes.
• Develop and coordinate policy trials, pilot programs and investigations, including risk assessments, governance, compliance and evaluation frameworks.
• Analyse complex regulatory, operational, safety and infrastructure considerations to inform evidence-based recommendations.
• Prepare high-quality policy papers, executive and Ministerial briefings, submissions, correspondence and decision records.
• Engage with government stakeholders, technical specialists, local government, regulators and industry representatives.
• Coordinate stakeholder consultation, assess competing priorities and identify implementation risks and dependencies.
• Translate approved policy outcomes into practical guidelines, operational advice, access scheme amendments and regulatory improvements.
• Monitor and evaluate policy initiatives, identifying outcomes, lessons learned and opportunities for further reform.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Substantial experience in public policy research, development, implementation and evaluation, preferably within Queensland Government.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex policy, regulatory and technical information.
• Demonstrated experience developing evidence-based policy recommendations and assessing risks and impacts.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the preparation of executive briefings, Ministerial correspondence, policy papers and submissions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiation skills across government, industry and technical environments.
• Ability to independently manage policy initiatives, coordinate competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
• Sound judgement when navigating complex or contested policy matters.

Highly Desirable

• Previous experience within Queensland Government or a similar public sector policy environment.
• Knowledge of heavy vehicle access, freight policy, transport regulation or road network operations.
• Experience working with transport agencies, regulators, local government or industry stakeholders.
• Exposure to regulatory reform, policy trials, pilot programs or operational policy implementation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful Queensland Government policy initiatives, influence transport reform and help deliver practical improvements to freight productivity, road safety and network access across Queensland.

For more information or to discuss the role, please contact Bree Woods on ****@edenritchie.com.au or 07 3230 0***.

Closing COB 09/11/2026

Additional information

• Contribute to significant Queensland Government policy reforms
• Influence freight productivity and transport network improvements
• Engage with government, regulators and industry stakeholders