Senior 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 related legislation and codes; the development of whole-of-government building related policy and standards; conducting of research and advising on building industry trends and partnering with a range of stakeholders to influence the direction of the building industry.Key responsibilities in the Senior Advisor role include:• Assist with the development and implementation of strategic policy.• Contribute to or prepare high level documentation such as Cabinet Submissions, Ministerial Briefing Notes, Executive Council Minutes, speeches, Regulatory Impact Statements, Drafting Instructions and explanatory notes.• Represent the Department's interests and provide leadership at state levels as required on forums, groups and committees.• Prepare high quality written and oral advice to internal and external stakeholders on:- National building policy and legislation, to facilitate improved decision making and advancing the interest of the State;- Related legislation and standards and their impact on industry and the community; and- Methods of implementing government policy objectives relating to building and development.• Undertake research into the continuous improvement of Queensland building legislation and standards, ensuring they are aligned with national, international and built environment development trends.• Instruct the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel on Bills and Regulations.• Lead discussions with internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of policy outcomes and agreed priorities.• Analyse, interpret and apply legislation, codes and standards.• 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.