INTERNAL ONLY - SENIOR POLICY OFFICER

Personnel Area: Governance and Legal Services

Branch: Governance Council and Committee Services

Salary Range: Band 7 $132,572 - $144,942 AUD per annum + Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Up to 4 years

Location: Brisbane Square

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We employ an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options. A job with Council offers skill development, career mobility and access to benefits that matter.

Our Branch

The Governance, Council and Committee Services branch provides coordinated administrative and governance support to Council, its committees and executive leadership. It ensures Council decisions and processes comply with legislation and organisational policies, while maintaining effective and transparent governance practices.

The Role  

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will play a central role in strengthening Council’s governance and decision-making environment. Working across a diverse and high-profile portfolio, you will provide expert advice and support the delivery of transparent, compliant and effective governance practices.

This role offers the opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders, including executive leadership and elected representatives, while contributing to key areas such as information privacy, complaints management, and intergovernmental relations. You will also help identify emerging issues, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and influence outcomes that support the efficient operation of Council and the community it serves.

To be successful you will have:

• experience in policy, governance, compliance, or public administration
• strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders
• a highly developed research, analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to distil complex information
• proven ability to manage projects and competing priorities
• experience working with sensitive or confidential information
• a commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

 *Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Zoe Hare 07 3178 5012

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 8th June 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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