Principal Policy Analyst (519967)
The Team:
The Government Relations and Strategic Policy Unit (GRaSP) manages and progresses the Department of Health's strategic policy and government relations agenda by providing high level strategic support to the Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing, the Secretary, Health Executive members and Departmental business units.
The GRaSP team is responsible for supporting the portfolio Minister, Secretary and Departmental business units regarding the negotiation, management and reporting requirements associated with intergovernmental agreements. GRaSP also plays a lead role and works collaboratively with Departmental business units to manage the development of briefings and support for Ministerial Councils and related bodies.
GRaSP operates as a fast paced, collaborative and supportive team environment that offers exciting learning and development opportunities.
The role:
The Principal Policy Analyst works under direction within the GRaSP team and is responsible for leading and overseeing complex work, including the development of written advice, reports, other documentation and conducting projects, all of which may involve inter- and intra-agency and external stakeholders.
You will need to:
- Oversee and develop high-level, strategic advice regarding government relations and strategic policy issues for portfolio Ministers, Secretary, agency, and other stakeholders.
- Provide high level input into the negotiation, management and implementation of intergovernmental agreements.
- Oversee and develop, research and analyse submissions, applications and business cases relating to intergovernmental agreements.
- Oversee the Agency's role in intergovernmental forums, including the development, analysis, and provision of strategic advice to support participants.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$132,460 to $139,392 per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Bachelor Degree in a relevant course of study
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Kristy Griffin
Position: A/Manager, Government Relations and Strategic Policy
Phone number: (03) 6166 3941
Email address: kristy.griffin@health.tas.gov.au
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