Policy and Executive Officer

The Government Relations and Strategic Policy Unit (GRaSP) collaborates across the Department of Health on the development of strategic and aspirational policy at a Tasmanian Government and Ministerial level, including reforms and issues with national, intergovernmental, whole-of-government, whole-of-agency and cross agency implications.The Policy and Executive Support Officer is a key member of the GRaSP team, working under direction to support all members of the team with written advice, reports, documentation and projects and providing comprehensive and high quality administrative support and coordination.The Policy and Executive Support Officer will support the preparation of Ministerial and Departmental advice including Cabinet, Ministerial and Departmental Minutes, briefings, correspondence and Ministerial Council and other meeting packages.The Role: * Provide input into high level, strategic advice regarding government relations and strategic policy issues for the portfolio Ministers, Secretary, Agency and other stakeholders.

• Support the Agency's role in intergovernmental forums, including analysis of issues, development of briefing material and recommendations, and coordination of meeting packages.
• Liaise with stakeholders in the Department of Health, other Agencies, other levels of Government and outside of Government.
• Provide input into the development and maintenance of practices and procedures to support the work of GRaSP, including in relation to the work of Ministerial Councils and other intergovernmental forums and reporting mechanisms.
• Provide high level executive support to the General Manager and Managers of GRaSP, including the provision of reception services, preparation of correspondence, organisation and scheduling of meetings and travel, and maintenance of diaries where required.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

• Be part of a dynamic, fast paced, supported team
• Focus on ongoing professional and career development
• Contribute to a dynamic and growing health service

Details of AppointmentPermanent full time day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $79,529 - $91,517 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Eligibility:Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Experience in similar rolesThe Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to ApplyApply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.You will be prompted to complete a 2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.Statement of DutiesApplicant GuideFor more informationLisa CaswellPosition: Manager - Government Relations and Strategic Policy
Phone: 03 6166 3765
Email: lisa.caswell@health.tas.gov.auImportant informationThe email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.To update your email address (or contact number), log in to and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your detailsThe Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.