Senior Policy Officer (372830)
Department of State Growth
Strategy, Housing, Infrastructure and Planning
Policy, Strategy and Projects
Applications must be submitted by
Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6
Salary:
$109,099.00 to $123,395.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time
Job description:
Strategic Projects provides a strategic and policy capacity to deliver sensitive and high priority projects in line with Government and departmental priorities. The Senior Policy Officer will play a key role in the delivery of this work by supporting and leading various policy, project and strategy initiatives. They will also provide advice on emerging and ongoing matters and represent the division and Department in various internal and external forums.
Please note as this vacancy has been advertised as a Tasmanian State Service expression of interest, only current Tasmanian State Service employees are eligible to apply.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.
Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for 12 months.
Duties
Lead or assist with policy tasks, relating to often complex and uncertain issues, and provide advice and recommendations which are based on analysis, reasoning and consultation with stakeholders.
- Plan and implement projects using appropriate project management tools and approaches to ensure milestones are achieved and outcomes delivered within time and resource constraints.
- Prepare high-level written material including advisories, correspondence, reports, proposals, minutes, briefs and communication plans in accordance with the Agency’s agreed standards of practice for government.
- Liaise and foster productive working relationships with stakeholders to ensure that consultative processes and objectives are achieved, and timeframes adhered to.
- Manage a diverse range of responsibilities within a complex and dynamic environment, ensuring that work is completed on time and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
- Provide timely and effective business support to individuals and units within the Policy, Strategy and Projects group, including assisting with whole-of-agency coordination activities and day-to-day operational priorities.
- Manage staff activities, where delegated as part of a project or activity, to ensure that the work is undertaken on time and to standard.
Desirable Requirements
- An undergraduate degree or higher, with experience in policy, law, commerce, or economics would be particularly valued.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Senior Policy Officer (372830).docx
Senior Policy Officer (372830).pdf
Advice to applicants.DOCX
Advice to applicants.pdf
For more information
| Name: |
Briallen Hall |
| Position: |
Principal Policy Officer |
| Email: |
briallen.hall@stategrowth.tas.gov.au |
| Phone: |
6166 4470 |
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.
Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX
Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf