Principal Policy Officer

2 months ago

Adelaide CBD, Australia SA Government -DEPARTMENT FOR INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND SCIENCE Full time

**Department for Industry, Innovation and Science**

**Job reference**: 529602

**Location**: 5000 - ADELAIDE

**Job status**: Ongoing

**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone

**About us**:
The Department for Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS) helps deliver sustainable economic growth and a productive, resilient economy underpinned by science, technology and enterprise. DIIS develops integrated policy advice and delivers targeted programs, projects and services that enable industries and businesses to succeed in the global environment.

Our work is informed by industry, academia, and other external stakeholders. We work closely with other South Australian government agencies and our partners to help industry, businesses, universities and research organisations create and successfully respond to change.

Our agency is at the heart of the government’s plan to revitalise South Australian manufacturing and make the most of our state’s natural advantages, our globally recognised research, technology and innovation, our skilled workforce and creativity. This will create productive, sustainable and high-value jobs in South Australia.

**About the Opportunity**:
We have an exciting ongoing opportunity to be part of a new and dynamic team, reporting to the Director, Higher and International Education. Working as part of a small team in a positive, supportive, learning environment, this is your chance to contribute to the development of higher and international education policies, strategies and solutions.

**About the Role**:
The Principal Policy Officer will lead the development, implementation and monitoring of strategic policies and projects to strengthen the overall performance of the higher and international education sector in South Australia and its contribution to the economic and social needs of the State, including in response to opportunities identified through Commonwealth reforms.

The role will also be responsible for contributing to the development of targeted and broad-based higher and international education strategies and policies with key stakeholders which contribute to the achievement of the Department’s objectives and State priorities.

For further information about the job, please review the Job Description, which is provided in the attachment.

**Key Selection Criteria**:

- Demonstrated experience in providing concise, relevant written and verbal advice, briefings, and reports on complex issues to senior level staff or stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and supporting strategic planning and policy development, implementation and evaluation processes involving extensive consultation and negotiation with stakeholders at a range of levels.
- Proven ability to work effectively under broad direction, identify priorities and plan work schedules, respond receptively to change and use creative and strategic thinking and sound judgement to influence policy development and decision-making.

**About You**:
This is the job for you if you have a passion for higher and international education and:

- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- proven skills in research, analysis and strategic policy advice

**Remuneration**:
Competitive salary (ASO8 $117,554 min - $121,992 max pa) plus superannuation

**Benefits**:
Bringing your talent to the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science will see you rewarded with a wide range of benefits such as:

- A variety of leave arrangements
- Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement
- Access to great customized training and career development opportunities

**Desirable Qualifications**

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

**Special Conditions**:

- The role will be offered an ongoing basis.
- Some out of hours business work, intra and interstate travel may also be required.
- Satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) required prior to employment.

**Enquiries**:
**How to Apply**:
Applicants are required to submit the following:

- Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria (2 pages max);
- Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max);
- 3 current referees (including the name, address and contact number), 1 being your current line manager in your CV;
- Pre-employment Declaration Form - find the attachment on the job advert.

**Diversity Statement**
The Department for Industry, Innovation and Science is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and welcome all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, (dis)ability or age.

**Applications close**: 07/05/2023 11:00 PM

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