Strategic Governance and Policy Manager (005848)

  • South, TAS, Australia
  • Management
  • Policy
  • Permanent, flexible
  • Permanent, full-time
  • Closing at: 13 Oct 2026 - 11:55pm AEDT
  • General Stream Band 8 - Tasmanian State Service Award
  • Macquarie Point Development Corporation
  • $145,439 to $155,221 per annum
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We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the society in which we live and work, and recognise the significant value of having a diverse team. We strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

Mac Point understands the importance of a flexible working environment. We encourage you to talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.

Duties:

  1. Develop, deliver and hold accountability for a proactive strategy to improve governance and policy outcomes including the provision of high quality and appropriate advice and information to key governance forums.
  2. Develop, implement and hold accountability for Corporation-specific governance programs and policies to support engagement, efficiency and contribute to the achievement of Corporate and Project objectives.
  3. Lead and provide strategic management of the Corporation’s governance arrangements including, identifying gaps, risks and opportunities for improvement. Ensure governance frameworks effectively support corporate accountability and statutory compliance obligations.
  4. Lead the preparation of authoritative advice for governance committees including the CEO, Executive leadership team, Corporation Board, cross-government Committees and Cabinet Sub-Committee, ensuring advice is clear, factual and tailored for the audience.
  5. Establish productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including senior government officials and regulators to ensure effective engagement, often as the primary contact for the Corporation. Work with experts across the Corporation and consultants to translate complex technical information into concise and clear advice.
  6. Leadership and management of the Governance and Policy team.
  7. Identify emerging issues and lead advice, strategies and proposals to support the Corporation’s effective and responsible execution of its strategic, statutory and development responsibilities.

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable Requirements

  • Experience working in a complex governance environment, preferably within a government setting.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

Download File Strategic Governance and Policy Manager - 005848.docx

Download File Strategic Governance and Policy Manager - 005848.pdf

For more information

Name: Grace Johnson  Position: Principal Strategy, Project and Policy Officer Email: Grace@macpoint.com Phone: 0447 882 019

How to apply

  1. Review the Statement of Duties.
  2. Upload a 1-2 page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.
  3. Attach 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@building.tas.gov.au

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

Download File Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf

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