Senior Policy and Project Officer

3 days ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Department for Education, Children and Young People Full time
What We're Offering
  • We are a child-safe organisation
  • Pathways to grow your career
About The Role

The Senior Policy and Project Officer will lead and/or contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of complex policies and strategic projects that drive significant organisational change and system-wide improvement.

The occupant provides high-level, authoritative policy and project advice to influence strategic decision-making across the Department, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people across all DECYP settings—including Schools and Early Years, Youth Justice, Child Safety, and Out of Home Care.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP Start Date

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements
  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
Desirable Requirements
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications
Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online
  • Statement of Duties (PDF)
  • Statement of Duties (DOCX)
  • Information for Applicants (PDF)
How To Apply

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

Applicants Should Include
  • A 1–2 page short form application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and
  • a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone or email

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Stephanie Allanby

Title: Principal Policy Analyst and Program Coordinator

Phone:

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