Manager - Policy And Programs

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Period of Appointment
Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) basis for 3 years.
Duties

• Develop, implement and evaluate a broad range of policies, programs, projects and initiatives in accordance with strategic priorities. These include, but are not limited to, those outlined in the 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy Action Plan around workforce development and Tasmanian Aboriginal tourism.
• Senior stakeholder, client and grant management, project management and coordination of cross-government activities included in the 2030 Visitor Economy Strategy Action Plan, as well as secretariat duties supporting related key government working groups and industry advisory committees.
• Provide high level definitive advice on the development and implementation of projects, programs, Policy and industry issues.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholders. Work collaboratively across community, business, training and government sectors on a range of tourism and hospitality industry matters.
• Deliver a range of high-quality written communications including ministerial and cabinet briefs and minutes, government and public correspondence, reports, presentations, and other associated duties. Represent the Tourism and Hospitality team in senior forums across government and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate efficient, effective, and positive leadership of people and a range of project-based teams in line with the Department's values.
• Conduct ongoing strategic reviews of the team's operations to drive a culture of efficiency through continuous improvement of systems and processes. Contribute to a team culture of adaptability and a positive approach to solving problems, to ensure successful delivery of outcomes in a fast-paced and often-changing environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Deep experience within, and lived commercial understanding of, the challenges and opportunities faced by existing and future operators in the tourism and hospitality industry, particularly around workforce development, business sustainability and changing market conditions.
• A tertiary qualification to a minimum of Bachelor level.

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents
For more information Name: Claire Fitzgerald
Position: Director, Tourism and Hospitality
Email: claire.fitzgerald@stategrowth.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0438 579 213
How to apply
To apply, please provide a one - two page document outlining your experience skills, and knowledge as they relate to the statement of duties and a copy of your current resume.
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