Principal Policy And Project Officer

Description:

Department of Premier and Cabinet
Policy and Delivery
Office of Local Government Applications must be submitted by Sunday 07 April, 2024 11:55 PM

Position details

Sunday 7 April, 2024 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7

Salary:

$125,536.00 to $132,125.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Job description:

The Principal Policy and Project Officer will provide high level research, analysis, and advice on policy and regulatory compliance issues relevant to the Office and Division. The Principal Policy and Project Officer will lead the development and delivery of assigned policy, legislative, and regulatory compliance projects, and provide authoritative advice in relation to legislation administered by the Office. As a senior staff member in the Office, the Principal Policy and Project Officer will actively contribute to staff leadership, strategic direction-setting, risk identification and management, and continuous business improvement measures. The successful appointee may be required to assist in the development, management and implementation of elements of the Office’s education and regulatory compliance program, as required.

Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We are committed to putting the rights and wellbeing of children and young people at the centre of what we do. We will employ the right people. We will embed a culture of self-reflection and continuous improvement. We will have the courage to change what needs to be changed. We will regularly review our policies and structures through a child and youth safety lens. Our people will be equipped with the skills to recognise and respond to signs of harm. We are growing a culture where everyone takes responsibility, shares information, and speaks up if something doesn’t seem right. Together, we’re creating a place where all children and young people are safe from harm.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Hours per fortnight

Up to 73.5 hours - flexible options available.

Duties

• Provide high level research, analysis, and advice on policy, legislative, and regulatory issues relevant to the Division, and lead the development and delivery of solutions, proposals, and recommendations.

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of complex and/or high priority policy, regulatory, and legislative projects, consistent with the Office’s strategic work program and the Government’s priorities, including by supporting and supervising more junior staff.

• Provide authoritative advice to the Director of Local Government, the Secretary, and the Minister on legislation administered by the Office.

• Actively contribute to strategic direction-setting, risk identification and management, and continuous business improvement measures for the Office.

• Prepare a range of complex written materials, including ministerial and Cabinet documentation and correspondence, reports and briefing notes and supporting material for policy and legislation.

• Assist in the development, management, and implementation of elements of the Office’s education and regulatory compliance program, as required.

• Effectively liaise and consult, at management level, with State agencies, local government and other stakeholders on policy, legislative, and regulatory compliance issues.

• Undertake other duties within this classification level and range of responsibilities which are within the employee’s competence and skill level.

Desirable Requirements

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred,

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on (03) 6270 5607 or (03) 6270 5599.

For more information

Luke Murphy-Gregory
A/g Assistant Director, Future of Local Government Review
Email Address: luke.murphy-gregory@dpac.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 62 327028