Communication, Engagement, Policy And Research Officer | 004716

Up to 2 years

73.50 hours per fortnight

Contribute to the continuous improvement of the firearm’s regulatory framework through undertaking research into best practice firearms regulation; facilitate engagement with those impacted by firearms regulation to improve public awareness of legislation and services; ensure that stakeholders concerns are appropriately recorded and considered; undertake projects assigned by the Inspector/Manager which may primarily focus on business improvement or engagement with stakeholders.

Pre-Employment Checks

The Head of the State Service has determined that a person nominated for appointment to this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. Any relevant serious criminal offence or repeated serious offences over any period, which are not mitigated by additional information, may provide grounds for declining an application for appointment. Such offences would include, but are not limited to:

• Arson and fire setting;
• Sexual offences;
• Dishonesty (e.g. theft, burglary, breaking and entering, fraud);
• Deception (e.g. obtaining an advantage by deception);
• Making false declarations;
• Violent crimes and crimes against the person;
• Malicious damage and destruction to property
• Trafficking of narcotic substance;
• False alarm raising.

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline are desirable as is experience in policy development and project management tasks.

004716 - SoD - Communication, ~er, Firearms Services - Band 5.DOCX

004716 - SoD - Communication, ~er, Firearms Services - Band 5.pdf

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.DOCX

Short Form Application Guidelines for Applicants Final.pdf

To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV.

Online applications will only be accepted, please click the blue Apply now button to apply. If you experience any technical difficulties please contact (03) 6173 2***

For further information on this position, please contact Claudia Taylor on (03) 6173 2***