Queensland Fire Department
Status
PermanentFlexible Full-time
Classification:
AO8
Salary: $141,361.79 - $149,384.07per annumDivision:
Strategy and Corporate Services
Region/Directorate:
STRATEGYWork Unit:
Strategic Policy
Location:
Kedron 4031Closing Date:
Midnight 15 August 2024Reference No:
QLD_QFD_20050_24Current Queensland Fire Department employees and volunteers must apply via their internal careers site
About us
The Queensland Fire Department (QFD) provides fire prevention, preparedness and response services to fire in the built and landscape environments, as well as scientific and specialist capabilities to Queensland communities. The QFD provides a multi-hazard emergency response, including road crash rescue, bushfire, hazardous material, technical and vertical rescue, severe weather incidents, remote and swiftwater rescue, and provides a number of functions supporting community safety outcomes.
The department encompasses Queensland Fire and Rescue (QFR), Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ), as well as the broader department which work together to pre-empt, prevent, mitigate and manage the consequences of fires and other emergencies on Queensland communities and support our large volunteer membership across the state.
The QFD is an organisation that is focused on reframing the department’s relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities, and organisations through the Path to Treaty, Closing the Gap and building our cultural capability.
Purpose of the role
Strategic Policy delivers and develops strategic policy initiatives for QFD, including managing engagement in the State Budget and providing advice on policy and legislative initiatives from across government and their impact on QFD; Cabinet process and engagement in national forums; and assistance across the agency on government process, Cabinet matters and whole-of-government engagement in relation to legislative initiatives and changes.
Reporting to the Director, you will be a key member of the team providing professional advice and support on strategic policy and legislation issues including: undertaking research; liaising with stakeholders; drafting briefs, submissions and correspondence; and representing agency views in external forums.
Key requirements
Highly desirable requirements
- Knowledge and/or experience in developing successful cabinet submissions and leading policy development to support service reform.
Your key accountabilities
Your part in the ongoing success of our department, in supporting key frontline services will see you responsible for a variety of work, including, but not limited to:
- Provide high quality strategic and independent advice on issues of government policy, legislation, budget and cross-agency and interjurisdictional engagement.
- Lead the identification of potential risks and issues, and develop innovative strategies and solutions that support quality business outcomes.
- Prepare and review complex reports, briefing notes, submissions, departmental and other correspondence in accordance with requirements.
- Deliver presentations and reports to senior executives in relation to policy and legislation initiatives across government.
- Represent the department and manage liaison and coordination with government and non-government stakeholders in the development of programs, projects and policies.
- Undertake high level research and critical analysis in regard to strategic policy initiatives.
- Build and sustain partnerships and networks with key internal and external stakeholders to assist with meeting organisational objectives.
- Operate in a small team, including mentoring and supervision of staff.
Capabilities
To determine your suitability for the role, you will be assessed on the following Leadership Competencies for Queensland behavioural profiles that link to the “key accountabilities” for this role:
Leadership Competency Stream – Program Leader (leading teams and/or projects)
Vision
- Leads strategically
- Makes insightful decisions
Results
- Builds enduring relationships
- Drives accountability and outcomes
Accountability
- Fosters healthy and inclusive workplaces
- Demonstrates sound governance
Once you join us we will want you to exemplify the QFD shared values:
- Respect
- Integrity
- Trust
- Courage
- Loyalty
To find out more about the behaviours and competencies required for this role, visit Leadership competencies for Queensland | For government | Queensland Government
Want more information?
Please contact Renea Mahboop, Director on phone 0476 102 108 or email renea.mahboop@fire.qld.gov.au.
You can also visit our website to find out more information about joining our team.
How to apply
Please refer to the QFD Public Service Application Guide [All PS Classifications/Streams and Senior Officer] for information on how to apply for this role and contact us to discuss any reasonable adjustments if required.
