Manager Policy, Quality and Compliance (005497)

Applications close Thursday, June 20th at 11:55pm.

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Appointment to the role is on a fixed term permanent, full-time basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight). 

• Lead and manage the Policy, Quality and Compliance unit by applying effective resource allocation and project management expertise, providing guidance on policy development and Compliance activities.
• Oversee stakeholder management and staff mentoring to ensure the delivery of a high standard of functions that align with government priorities for vocational education and training.
• Anticipate, identify, analyse and manage emerging issues impacting the Tasmanian VET system. Proactively provide specialist and authoritative advice, solutions and recommendations on complex issues to senior management and relevant staff within the unit.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders through proactive liaison and negotiation to inform innovative and responsive policy, compliance and administrative responses that meets the needs of Skills Tasmania and its stakeholders.
• Manage compliance activities to ensure that Skills Tasmania operates in accordance with the Treasurer’s Instructions on grant management and/or procurement, and that RTOs meet their obligations under Skills Tasmania funding agreements.
• Adopt and promote continuous improvement initiatives across the unit through management reporting, information flow, and business processes review and organisational planning.
• Prepare high-level correspondence, reports, and briefing material on key issues impacting on existing and future policy and Compliance matters.
• Represent Skills Tasmania in external forums, committees and working groups.
• Actively contribute to a positive workplace culture across the Skills and Workforce branch.

• Previous experience working within a compliance environment, or in a work area tasked with developing operational purchasing polices as it relates to grant making or procurement.

• An understanding of the national and or Tasmanian vocational education and training system, and the Tasmanian workforce development landscape.

Sound knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire knowledge, of contemporary grant management principles and practices

 Statement of Duties - Manager PolicyQuality and Compliance (005497).docx

 Statement of Duties - Manager PolicyQuality and Compliance (005497).pdf

 Advice to applicants.DOCX

 Advice to applicants.pdf

Name: Owen Cox 
Position: Director Purchasing, Policy and Programs
Email: ********@skills.tas.gov.au
Phone: 03 6165 6***

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at ***********@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

 Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

 Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf