Please note that this vacancy was advertised as a Tasmanian State Service expression of interest. This job is now open to all applicants, and the closing date is extended to Sunday 17 November 2024 at 10:55pm (Tasmanian time).

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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 collaboratively contribute to authoritative policy research, analysis and advice, relating to demographic change and complex regional development issues, to provide succinct insights and recommendations which are based on evidence, 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, discussion papers, guidelines, correspondence, reports, proposals, minutes, briefs, and communication plans in accordance with the department’s agreed standards of practice for government.
• Foster productive working relationships with stakeholders to ensure that consultative processes and partnerships are well documented, 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.
• Lead, inform and mentor staff activities, where delegated as part of a project or activity, to ensure that collaborators are supported and understand what is required of them and that the work is undertaken on time and to standard.
• Provide surge support to the Coordination function across the department.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

Desirable Requirements

• An undergraduate degree or higher, in a relevant area.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties - Senior Projects and Policy Officer (005050).docx

 Statement of Duties - Senior Projects and Policy Officer (005050).pdf

 Advice to applicants.DOCX

 Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

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. 

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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