Senior Policy and Engagement Officer (358084) - Justice Support Services
Department of Justice
Justice Support Services
Policy and Program Support
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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:
Permanent, full-time
Job description:
The position supports the achievement of organisational and government initiatives and objectives by providing policy, engagement and program support services to the units within the Justice Support Services (JSS) output.
The Policy and Program Support team is a central unit that provides strategic policy and program support to the output group which includes the Office of the Public Guardian, Safe at Home, Working with Vulnerable People, Victims of Crime Assistance and Redress and Victims Support. These units are responsible for the delivery of services, supports and initiatives that support a wide range of the Tasmanian community, including victims of crime, victim-survivors, vulnerable people, represented people, guardians and supporters.
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.
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties
- Undertake research and analysis, prepare and provide relevant and authoritative policy and project advice on matters of strategic priority to the Justice Support Services output group, and the Department, including the preparation of project, policy and legislative documentation.
- Research and prepare high level written reports and correspondence such as external communications, submissions, briefings, correspondence and reports for key stakeholders including relevant Ministers, Heads of Agencies, the Executive Director and the broader output.
- Engage and work collaboratively with a small team to plan, manage and deliver complex projects, including mapping timelines and identifying project deliverables and dependencies.
- Engage, build relationships, liaise, and consult with internal and external stakeholders including Departmental and Ministerial staff, and the non-government and private sectors, including representing the Department in State and National forums either independently, or with other staff.
- Undertake and support consultation, communication, awareness and education programs and engagement with relevant stakeholders across all JSS outputs, other jurisdictions and agencies.
- Undertake other duties that are within the capacity, qualifications and expectations normally expected of this classification.
Desirable Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
Pre-employment Checks
The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
- Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, making false declarations, malicious damage and destruction to property, serious traffic offences, crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice, Executive or the Legislative Power.
- Disciplinary action in previous employment.
- Identification check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (New) Senior Policy and Engagement Officer.pdf
Statement of Duties (New) Senior Policy and Engagement Officer.docx
Information for applicants (Justice Support Services).pdf
Information for applicants (Justice Support Services).docx
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 apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' 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 4946
For more information
David Sealy
Acting Director Policy and Program Support
david.sealy@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 7483
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603