Manager, Science Policy

Position Overview

Join Queensland Government as a Manager in Science Policy, driving influential policy and regulatory programs that foster innovation, scientific prominence, and industry expansion in Queensland. This leadership role requires expertise in science policy, excellent stakeholder engagement, and a focus on delivering impactful public outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management oversight to a science policy or project team.
• Utilize specialist knowledge to perform complex analysis, negotiation, and collaboration on science policy, legislation, regulatory matters, and strategic government planning.
• Oversee the team’s legislative agenda involving biodiscovery, including ongoing administration, process reviews, business improvements, and active engagement with First Nations communities, research institutions, and Commonwealth agencies.
• Manage gene technology legislation, reforms, policy, operational issues, and consultations with research organizations and the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator.
• Collaborate with other managers to advance the science policy priorities.
• Lead the creation of well-researched policy documents, project plans, cabinet submissions, briefs, reports, and formal submissions.
• Direct team activities by setting objectives, managing workloads, fostering a supportive environment during changes, supervising performance, and aiding career development.
• Champion a workplace culture that promotes safety, respect, inclusion, and is free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination.

Candidate Profile

• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze information thoroughly and communicate desired outcomes clearly.
• Effective project planner and manager with skills to handle changing requirements and pursue continuous improvements.
• Demonstrates public service ethics, courage, resilience, and a strong commitment to personal growth.
• Exceptional written communication skills with experience preparing complex and sensitive materials; skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, strategic analysis, and legislative interpretation.
• Possesses strong scientific and technical expertise combined with sound administrative decision-making and policy leadership.
• Experienced team leader capable of delivering quality results and supporting staff growth.
• Comprehensive understanding of departmental structure, functions, governance framework, and leveraging this knowledge to meet objectives.
• Dedicated to fostering workplace safety, equity, diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Additional Information

Applications remain valid for 12 months. The department welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, offering priority to candidates with disabilities or those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander if minimum criteria are met.