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

1. Establish and maintain strong and effective communication and consultative mechanisms across Government and non-government stakeholders to negotiate and coordinate delivery of the Youth Justice Reform.
2. Represent the Youth Justice Reform Taskforce as requested to promote the Youth Justice Reform Agenda in general within Government, and at committees, meetings and stakeholder forums.
3. Provide high level expert and authoritative advice to whole-of-Government stakeholders including the Minister, Secretaries Board, Steering Committee, and other agencies on a range of issues associated with actions within the Youth Justice Reform Taskforce.
4. Provide specialist advice and support in relation to policy, strategy, service planning and project initiatives related to the Youth Justice Reform Taskforce.
5. Effectively manage the delivery of several high-level projects and program components in the Youth Justice Reform Action Plan.
6. Provide guidance and specialist advice to staff across the agency in relation to the Youth Justice Reform Taskforce including the preparation of project reports at a senior level.
7. Lead and implement flexible and innovative human, physical and financial resource management practices for the effective and efficient use of allocated budgets as directed.
8. Prepare a range of high-level written material, including submissions, briefings and ministerial correspondence within required timeframes.
9. Actively participate in and contribute to DPAC’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training, ensuring that quality and safety improvement processes are in place and acted upon.

Essential Requirements

NA

Desirable Requirements

Demonstrated Extensive experience and established networks across government areas and sectors that promote and contribute to Child and Youth Wellbeing in Tasmania.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 SoD - Senior Policy Analyst 003526.docx

 SoD - Senior Policy Analyst 003526.pdf

 Advice for applicants for positions at DPAC.docx

 Advice for applicants for positions at DPAC.pdf

How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

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) 6165 9920.

For more information

Jeremy Harbottle 
Chief Reform Lead, Keeping Children Safe 
jeremy.harbottle@dpac.tas.gov.au