Principal Policy Officer

About Us:
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About the Role

As Principal Policy Officer, your role will include the following key tasks:
lead and manage the development, implementation, and review of policies and procedures, including (but not limited to) school transport, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation;
develop and deliver professional development in the administration of policies and procedures;
consult and liaise with key external stakeholders on matters related to policies and procedures;
author or provide input to divisional advice including (but limited to) departmental/ministerial briefing notes, fact sheets, correspondence, project and risk reporting, or submissions;
represent the department at negotiations in a variety of forums on issues relating policies, including parent and community groups, as well as welfare and community support providers;
communicate, negotiate and build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholder groups;
research and assess related initiatives occurring at the community, local, state, national and international levels that may impact on the department's policies and procedures;
contribute to building an inclusive work environment, work design, and team culture to enable a positive and healthy workplace.

About You

The ideal applicant will have the following key attributes:
proven ability to research, analyse, and synthesise complex information, collect data, and monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of policy and procedures;
ability to communicate complex ideas clearly;
demonstrated ability to conduct and critically analyse research and translate it into practice for education environments;
exceptional interpersonal communication skills, with an ability to consult and negotiate persuasively on strategic policy issues and facilitate briefing material to senior management;
ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
ability to work as part of a high functioning team, meet deadlines and function autonomously.

Interested? To Apply:
To be considered for this role, the following information is required for assessment:
a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom must be your current supervisor); and
a written statement of up to 2 pages that must clearly demonstrate how your skills (may include transferable skills and capabilities), and your work experiences (include recent examples), to outline your suitability to deliver on the key tasks of the role.

Please note, your brief resume and written statement may be considered as examples of your written communication skills.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

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