Principal Advisor, Energy And Public Works

Building Policy provides a diverse range of services relating to the built environment including the development and administration of building and plumbing related legislation and codes; the development of whole-of-government building and plumbing related policy and standards; conducting of research and advising on building and plumbing industry trends; and partnering with stakeholders to influence the direction of building and plumbing industries.Key Responsibilities of the Principal Advisor role include:• Assist in the development and implementation of strategic policy for Government while responding to the needs of key stakeholders.• Develop a detailed and thorough understanding of the practical and operationalimpacts/implications of building, plumbing and other relevant legislation.• Develop informative resources and training material to support local governments, industry stakeholders in understanding and complying with relevant legislation, codes and policy.• Represent the Department's interests and provide building policy leadership at State and national levels as required on forums, groups and committees.• Undertake and manage research into the continuous improvement of Queensland building and plumbing legislation and standards so that they are aligned with national, international and built environment development trends.• Develop and implement effective communication, engagement and consultation strategies for both internal and external stakeholders, and with the community for policy and legislation issues relating the building and construction industry.• Prepare briefings and assist with the management of Cabinet, Executive Council, Parliamentary and legislative matters, including preparation of high-level documentation, such as Executive Council Minute briefs, public Discussion Papers, etc.• Promote and maintain a high performance and continuous improvement-oriented culture, consistent with the department's values, employment equity and workplace health and safety principles and practices.Applications to remain current for 12 months.