Your new company

Join a Queensland government department on an initial 6-month contract with the possibility for extension.

Your new role

As the Senior Policy Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Researching, analysing and advising on complex policy and regulatory issues

• Preparing, as directed, comprehensive, accurate and timely deliverables, such as briefing notes, submissions, presentations, speeches, publications, reports and correspondence.

• Liaising, consulting and negotiating with other state government and commonwealth agencies, government-owned corporations, market and regulatory entities, energy customers and representative bodies

• Supporting the effective delivery of projects through scoping and planning, establishing governance arrangements, managing allocated resources and developing methodologies for future work programs.

• Exercising judgement to effectively manage competing priorities while working collaboratively with colleagues, or individually, to deliver workloads on time and which meet customer’s expectations.

• Contributing to a positive and effective team culture by participating in work area goal-setting, service improvement and other Unit/Divisional activities.

• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with key stakeholders both internal and external to the government.

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and an ability to consider and identify cross-governmental linkages to support effective policy planning and management

• Demonstrated experience in communicating with internal and external stakeholders and building relationships to establish mutually beneficial connections.

• Thorough knowledge of the full policy development cycle

• Ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of the renewable energy industry.
  
  

What you'll get in return

An initial 6-month contract with a large Queensland government department working on a large fast-paced program. WFH flexibility and a competitive hourly rate

Contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Weekly pay cycles
• Your nominated choice of superannuation fund
• Online timesheet submission and approval
• No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
• Option to be engaged on a Pty Ltd basis (conditions apply)
• Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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