Policy Officer

6 days ago

Hobart, Australia Tasmanian Government Full time

Department of State Growth
Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania
Forest Policy

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 01 September, 2024 11:55 PM

**Position details**:
**Applications close**:

- Sunday 1 September, 2024 11:55 PM AEST**Award/Classification**:

- Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5**Salary**:

- $96,584.00 to $101,313.00 per annum**Employment type**:

- Permanent, flexible, Permanent, full-time**Region**:

- South**Location**:

- Hobart**Job description**:

- To support the development of policy and strategy initiatives relating to the forestry sector within the Forest Policy Branch by undertaking research, analysis, stakeholder consultation, regulatory/legislative development and project delivery. In this context, the role is accountable for providing sound advice to a range of stakeholders.We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you.

**Period of Appointment**:
Appointment to the role is on a permanent basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight).

**Duties**:

- Based on analysis, consideration and consultation with stakeholders, provide sound policy advice, proposals and recommendations on priority forestry matters to the Agency, Division and Branch. Outcomes are delivered in an accurate and timely manner.
- With support, undertake the development, implementation and review of state and national policy and/or strategies relating to the forestry sector including stakeholder engagement and preparation of supporting procedures, regulation and legislation.
- Prepare official correspondence, minutes, briefing papers, reports and regulatory review documentation in accordance with the Agency's agreed standards of practice. This includes contributing to the preparation of responses and submissions to Government and inter-Governmental inquiries.
- Foster productive working relationships with stakeholders, including Government agencies, private enterprise and industry organisations, to ensure that consultative processes and objectives are achieved, and timeframes adhered to.
- In conjunction with the broader team, actively engage and contribute to the development of projects and business practices that enhance the quality of the Branch and Division's outputs. This is facilitated through participating in team discussions and contributing ideas from improving workplaces practices consistent with the Branch and Division's objectives.

**Desirable Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in public policy and/or a science related discipline with an environmental focus.

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