Senior Policy Officer (357287)

Department of Justice
Consumer, Building and Occupational Services
Policy and Projects
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Position details

Applications close:

AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6

Salary:

$105,921.00 to $119,801.00 pro rata, per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

Statewide

Location:

Rosny or Launceston

Job description:

As a senior member of the policy team, responsible for the suite of CBOS legislation, the position provides policy and procedural advice to the Assistant Director, Policy and Projects and the Executive Director. Undertake high level research to develop outcomes to support the ongoing development of the legislative framework. Provide advice to Industry Associations, peak bodies, practitioners, training providers and across specialised areas of the Output as required.

We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.

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

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements.  Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Fixed-Term 12 months.

Hours per fortnight

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available. 

Duties

Manage regulatory and policy projects related to Tasmania’s building regulatory, occupational standards and consumer protection frameworks. • Liaise and consult within the Department and with other government departments at state, local and territory and Federal level, as well as private enterprise, the nongovernment sector, professional associations and other key stakeholders to ensure their input into outcomes and outputs of the ongoing development of the building regulatory framework. • Conduct research into emerging legal and policy issues relevant to the sector and maintain a watching brief on issues, trends and best practice and provide advice and recommendations to the Executive Director. • Prepare documents for the Executive Director including correspondence, forms, communication material, Minutes, Cabinet Minutes, instructions for Parliamentary counsel and documentation, Executive Council papers and project and policy documents

Desirable Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in law, public policy, building or other relevant discipline. 

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Download File Statement of Duties (357287) Senior Policy Officer.docx

Download File Statement of Duties (357287) Senior Policy Officer.pdf

Download File About the Department of Justice (Consumer Building and Occupational Services).DOCX

Download File About the Department of Justice (Consumer Building and Occupational Services).pdf

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx

Download File Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf

Download File FAQs Short Form Application.docx

Download File FAQs Short Form Application.pdf

How to apply

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.  We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.

Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information.  Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4912.

For more information

Bradley Wagg
Director, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement 
Bradley.Wagg@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 3427

Reasonable Adjustment Queries

Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603

 

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