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Period of Appointment

Fixed term for 24 months

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:

1. 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.
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment.
3. Identification check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties (358191) Senior Policy and Engagement Officer.docx

 Statement of Duties (358191) Senior Policy and Engagement Officer.pdf

 Information for applicants (Justice Support Services).docx

 Information for applicants (Justice Support Services).pdf

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 4911.

For more information

Megan Ryan
Director Policy and Program Support
Email: megan.ryan@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 4907