AddressPolicy Support Officer
Full-time Temporary
Closes: 15 March 2024
Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
Salary: $89,114 - $94,120 plus superannuation
Position No: 54388
Directorate: Justice and Community Safety
Advertised (Gazettal date): 01 March 2024
Contact Officer: Jackson Dunkley on Jackson.Dunkley@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5755
Details: ACT Corrective Services (ACTCS) is seeking applications from highly motivated, experienced and suitable individuals to join the Policy and Risk Management team, as a Policy Support Officer (ASO5). This is a temporary vacancy, available for six months.
The Policy Support Officer will provide administrative support across the Policy and Risk Management team, contributing to policy development, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
You will be responsible for conducting jurisdictional scans and reviewing legislation and relevant research, to support the development of policies and operating and operating procedures.
Further to this, you will contribute to briefs, correspondence, speeches and other vehicles of policy advice on operational and strategic policy issues, the application and interpretation of relevant legislation and whole-of-government policies, and recommendations relating to policy.
To be successful in the role, demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills, coupled with a detail and solution-oriented approach.
The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply. In addition, reasonable adjustments can be made.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Prior experience in human services policy development, corrective services, or relevant qualifications in social sciences or law would be an advantage.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a National Police check.
Notes: This is a temporary position available immediately for six months.
How to Apply: Expressions of Interest are sought from potential candidates and should include a supporting statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the Professional/Technical Skills and Knowledge and the Behavioural Capabilities which can be found in the Position Description, and a current curriculum vitae including the details of two referees.
Applications should be sent to the Contact Officer.
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Note
This is a temporary position available immediately for six months.
