Local Government Association of Queensland – Brisbane QLD

Overview

Are you an experienced policy professional who thrives in a fast-paced advocacy environment? We’re looking for a Lead, Strategic Policy to help shape advocacy positions, influence policy outcomes and represent the interests of Queensland councils across social, economic and environmental priorities.

This role will suit someone who can respond quickly to emerging issues, translate council priorities into practical advocacy outcomes and build strong relationships across government, councils and key stakeholders.

You’ll love this role if you enjoy:

- Shaping advocacy positions on issues that matter to Queensland councils
- Analysing policy, legislative and regulatory reform
- Preparing high-quality submissions, briefings, policy advice and advocacy materials
- Building relationships with councils, government agencies and key stakeholders
- Working in a agile environment where priorities can shift quickly
- Representing local government interests in policy, advisory and stakeholder forums

About you

You’re a confident and experienced policy professional with strong research, analysis, writing and influencing skills. You can work strategically, manage competing priorities and provide high-quality advice within short timeframes. You bring sound judgement, strong stakeholder engagement skills and an interest in achieving practical advocacy outcomes for Queensland councils. You have knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of, contemporary local government issues, including social, economic and environmental policy challenges,



legislative reform, funding and service delivery pressures.

The Position Description is available on the LGAQ careers page https://www.lgaq.asn.au/About-Us/Work-at-LGAQ

This is a part time contract (0.8 FTE) role until July 2028 based in Newstead, Qld. Regular air and road travel is required, including driving a hire vehicle unaccompanied at times. A current Queensland open driver’s licence, with the ability to drive day or night and comply with any licence conditions, is required. This role will require some out of hours work during periods of peak work load.

About LGAQ

The LGAQ is the peak industry body and registered industrial employer organisation for Queensland’s 77 local councils, a sector that employs in excess of 44,000 Queenslanders across circa 250 various professions. We advocate for our members’ interests at a state and federal level and support their drive to innovate and improve service delivery.

We have an inclusive and caring culture underpinned by our CARE Behaviours@LGAQ. LGAQ people demonstrate Caring Accountable Respectful behaviours and our leaders are Engaged. As an equal opportunity employer, LGAQ encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We are also a pet friendly workplace.

We embrace flexible working arrangements in a hybrid mode with options for time in the office, working from home and some time travelling to our member councils.

LGAQ may undertake a range of pre-employment screening including Police Check and psychometric assessment as part of the selection process.

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📌 Lead, Strategic Policy (Queensland)
🏢 Local Government Association of Queensland
📍 Queensland