Principal Policy Officer (005696)
Department of State Growth
Economic Development
Jobs Tasmania
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Position details
Applications close:
AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7
Salary:
$129,302.00 to $136,089.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, flexible, Fixed-term, full-time, Fixed-term, part-time
Job description:
Jobs Tasmania, part of the Economy and Jobs Strategy Division, works with and across government, community, and business sectors to increase employment outcomes, workforce participation and re-engagement with work, education or training for all Tasmanians.
At Jobs Tasmania, we care about the people in our small high performing team and offer a well-managed and inspiring workplace where skills, capabilities and contributions are valued and acknowledged. We empower individuals to work at a high level and work collectively to achieve great outcomes; we provide growth and development opportunities and actively promote a positive work life balance.
Our team is based around Tasmania.
We value:
• diverse, creative and adaptable approaches,
• communication and collaboration and
• transparency and the ability take an evidence- and solutions-based approach.
Jobs Tasmania’s programs are nation leading, with a significant focus placed on systems change and community led activities that support better employment and participation outcomes for Tasmanians, we are looking for a Principal Policy Officer that can hit the ground running, with experience in policy development, evaluation methodologies and a collective impact mindset.
Jobs Tasmania is looking to appoint a Principal Policy Officer for 2 years fixed term.
Subsequent positions may be filled for a period of up to 12 months.
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 two years.
Duties
- Taking a solutions-based approach to developing and managing projects that support and develop our program of work including Regional Jobs Hubs Network, Youth Jobs Strategy and regional economic development. This includes identifying existing programs, connecting, and analysing gaps in services and policy areas that are critical to the delivery of Jobs Tasmania and the broader Economic Development Group’s agenda.
- Contribute to the design, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of programs, including the preparation of project plans and program guidelines, procurement and evaluation, and budget resource allocation and management.
- Work collaboratively with program partners and stakeholders to understand, improve practice and co-design solutions. Proactively connect service providers, government, businesses, and industry with support programs, and manage provision of advice and referrals to ensure better support for more Tasmanians to participate in Education, Employment or Training.
- Research and prepare high level communication and correspondence such as policy documentation, cabinet briefs, executive summaries, reports and ministerial correspondence.
- Provide a range of supporting resources, reports and data, such as contemporary, detailed labour market intelligence to inform program design and delivery.
- Establish and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively across community, local government, business, education and training and government sectors on regional training, employment and workforce development matters.
- Work within a collaborative team environment under the general direction of the Director Jobs Tasmania.
Desirable Requirements
- A current driver licence.
Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
Statement Of Duties - Principal Policy Officer - 005696.docx
Statement Of Duties - Principal Policy Officer - 005696.pdf
Advice to applicants.DOCX
Advice to applicants.pdf
For more information
| Name: |
Jessica Jones |
| Position: |
Program Manager, Jobs Tasmania |
| Email: |
jessica.jones@jobstasmania.tas.gov.au |
| Phone: |
0436 913 640 |
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