Policy and Projects Officer

4 weeks ago

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time
Policy and Projects Officer (003526 & 003203)

Department of Premier and Cabinet
Keeping Children Safe
COI Coordination Taskforce

Applications must be submitted by Thursday 14 August, 2025 11:55 PM

Thursday 14 August, 2025 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5

$99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum

Employment type:

Permanent, full-time

Region:

South

Location:

Hobart

Provide administrative and coordination support for the management of grant agreements, stakeholder engagement, and governance activities within the Keeping Children Safe reform program. This includes liaising with non-government organisations, supporting effective use of the SmartyGrants system, and providing high-level administrative support for meetings and reporting processes.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ individuals, and all genders. Aboriginal applicants are particularly welcomed, recognizing the value of Indigenous skills and knowledge.

Our commitment is to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We foster a culture of self-reflection, continuous improvement, and responsibility, ensuring policies and practices are reviewed through a child and youth safety lens. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels responsible for safety and speaks up against concerns.

We support reasonable adjustment requests to facilitate full participation in the recruitment process. Please inform us if you require accommodations.

Flexible working arrangements are supported; discuss your needs with us.

Key Duties
  • Coordinate and track grant administration using SmartyGrants, including monitoring deadlines, following up on reporting, and maintaining records.
  • Liaise with funded service providers to ensure compliance, review reports, and negotiate variations or extensions.
  • Support system improvements and acquire technical knowledge of SmartyGrants (training provided).
  • Provide high-level administrative support for government meetings, including scheduling, preparing papers, taking minutes, and managing actions.
  • Assist in preparing reports, correspondence, and briefing materials for grant oversight and stakeholder engagement.
  • Contribute to administrative tasks, document management, and internal reporting.
  • Perform other duties within the role's scope as required.

Experience in public administration, project support, community services, or related fields is preferred.

Download Documents

Electronic applications are preferred. Click 'ApplyNow' to upload your 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the duties, along with your resume.

Note: A separate statement addressing selection criteria is not required.

If you have difficulty uploading your application, contact us before the closing date at (03) 6165 9920.

More Information

Same as above details on award, classification, employment type, region, and location.

Reiterate the role's purpose: administrative and coordination support for grant management, stakeholder engagement, and governance within the Keeping Children Safe program.

  • Review the Statement of Duties to assess your suitability.
  • Contact the Hiring Officer for questions.
  • Submit your application with all required documents.
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