Strategic Policy Advisor

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeePolicy Full time
Job Description

The Office for Early Childhood Development is responsible for championing change and building a system that gives all South Australian children a flying start to life.

We are guided by the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care, and our mission is to help build a holistic, connected system for early childhood development across South Australia.

Critical to this goal is the roll-out of universal 3-year-old preschool from 2026, giving every child access to 2 years of teacher-led, play-based early learning before school.

About the Role

The Principal Policy Officer will lead the development of strategic policy analysis, expert advice, and high-level papers and briefings on whole of government policy impacting on early childhood.

This role involves leading high-level strategic engagement with key government and non-government stakeholders to provide advice on whole of government policy, Cabinet and Parliament, governance, legislative policy and intergovernmental relations issues.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in strategic policy development, with expertise in analysing complex information and developing high-quality strategic advice.

  • Lead the development of strategic policy advice for senior executives and the Minister on early childhood issues.
  • Use strategic thinking and research skills to analyse and evaluate complex and sensitive policy issues and develop policy advice under broad direction.
  • Maintain a network of professional relationships to support the delivery of high-quality and timely advice to executives.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

  • Extensive experience in analysing and evaluating complex and sensitive policy issues and developing policy advice as well as successfully consulting, negotiating, and influencing stakeholders in a manner that fosters collaboration and achieves high-quality outcomes.
  • Proven skills in developing written briefings of a high standard that convey complex information in a clear, succinct manner for a range of audiences, including senior levels of government and for public release.
  • Able to work collaboratively, under broad direction, and deliver high-quality work within tight timeframes.
Benefits

This role offers:

  • A real opportunity to make a positive impact in early childhood policy.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the public sector.
  • Collaborative work with senior officials across government and in other jurisdictions.
  • The chance to be part of an agency with a clear mission to improve the lives of South Australia's children and families.
  • Flexible working arrangements.

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