Policy and Program Officer

1 week ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

Department of Premier and Cabinet
Office of the Disability Commissioner

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 30 June, :55 PM

Sunday 30 June, :55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6

$105,921.00 to $119,801.00 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, flexible

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Provide high level policy advice to support the effective and efficient establishment of the office of the interim disability commissioner.Provide high level consultancy advice, including complex project management, to support on-going policy and program development and implementation of the office of the interim disability commissioner.Coordinate, support and monitor the implementation of policies, strategies and initiatives.

Having a diverse workforce that represents the wider Tasmanian community is very important to us and we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who may identify as LGBTQI+, and all genders. We also recognise the value, unique skills and knowledge that Aboriginal employees bring to the workplace and welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal people.

We support reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact person listed for this vacancy.

We understand that people have different needs to manage their work and life and to support people we embrace the benefits of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment

Fixed Term, 24 months

Hours per fortnight

Up to 44.10 hours

Duties
  • Provide detailed advice and high-level analysis and research on policy matters particularly relating to programs, frameworks, agreements and strategic directions.

  • Provide high level consultancy advice on the community sector especially in relation to those organisations providing disability support.

  • Provide both on-going and ad-hoc consultancy advice on policy issues affecting the office of the interim disability commissioner.

  • Assist in the management of projects for the interim disability commissioner, including the coordination and direction of new initiatives and legislation which have a disability perspective.

  • Prepare correspondence and advice for the interim disability commissioner on a range of complex policy matters.

  • Undertake sensitive investigations, negotiations and consultation with relevant stakeholders at the appropriate level.

  • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people you may be working with (including children and young people) and immediately report any concerns, disclosures, allegations or suspicions of harm. Actively participate in and contribute to practices that will ensure the Agency is a child safe organisation including reporting, record keeping and information sharing obligations.

  • The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.
  • Current Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration.

  • The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‐employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
  • Conviction checks in the following areas:
  • crimes of violence
  • sex related offences
  • serious drug offences
  • crimes involving dishonesty
  • serious traffic offences (if Driver's Licence is an essential requirement)
  • Identification check
  • Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
  • That the applicant is someone with lived experience of disability.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'ApplyNow' button.

You will be prompted to upload a 1-2 page short application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties and a resume.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application, please contact us prior to the closing date on or

For more information

Mary Mallett
Disability Commissioner

Phone:

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