Housing, Local Government, Planning and Public WorksOffice for Youth; Community Services; Communities; Brisbane/FlexibleThe Office for Youth is the government lead for implementation of the Young Queenslanders Strategy and Queensland Youth Engagement Charter.The Office for Youth is also the strategic policy hub on youth matters across government that works to support the Queensland Government vision that Queensland's young people are empowered to actively participate, cultivate their futures, live their best lives, and thrive in our communities.Job detailsPosition status: Fixed Term TemporaryPosition type: Flexible full-timeOccupational group: Policy & PlanningClassification: AO7Workplace Location: Job ad reference: QLD/606107/24Closing date: 10-Dec-2024Yearly salary: $129089 - $138273Fortnightly salary: $4948.00 - $5300.00Job duration: until 30/12/26 with possibility of extensionWhat you will be doing:Provide professional, authoritative and timely strategic advice to senior management on policy issues of a complex nature relating to young Queenslanders.Collaborate with other jurisdictions, agencies and across the department to deliver on the Government's national and state policy commitments and reform agendas.Lead policy research, evaluation, analysis and coordination, providing advice on policy issues relevant to young Queenslanders to identify achievable solutions.Prepare policy solutions in agreed format considering government policy agenda, departmental priorities, and budgetary constraints.Support negotiation and consultation with a range of key stakeholders, including the Australian Government, other government agencies, and senior departmental staff relating to a range of policy issues for young Queenslanders.Provide guidance on national research and data collections and publications relating to a range of policy issues for young Queenslanders.Manage the formulation and preparation of proposals, recommendations, submissions and briefing papers of a complex nature.Demonstrate visible policy leadership, direction and focus.Support and help maintain a workplace safety culture by ensuring that all policies and practices concerning Workplace Health and Safety are applied and a part of day-to-day operations.The skills you will need include being able to:Have proven research and analytical ability and demonstrated capability in gathering information and strategic thinking to advise on policy direction.Demonstrated high-level experience in managing and coordinating projects to completion, establish priorities, meet deadlines, including stakeholder engagement and negotiations as well as obtaining executive and government approval.Ability to work collaboratively with team members and complete challenging tasks by managing conflicting priorities and managing tight deadlines.Successfully use research, analysis and critical judgement to provide high quality advice and inform decision-making on social policy issues.Demonstrate personal responsibility in meeting objectives, including the ability to proactively recognise and resolve issues impacting on the achievement of desired outcomes.Mandatory RequirementThis role provides education, coaching and/or support services to children and young people and therefore a valid Blue Card with the organisation is required.Please refer to the Blue Card Services website for further information.Travel across the state may be required.Applications will remain current for 12 months.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr