Principal Policy Officer - Strategy

Department for Industry, Innovation and Science
Job reference: 523080
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About us:

The Department for Industry, Innovation and Science (DIIS) is on a mission to build on the unique advantages South Australia offers, and to support sustainable economic growth by working with businesses, researchers and across government.

Our Department achieves this by working with businesses, researchers and across government to support the transition to higher value added activities in addition to supporting the decarbonisation of industry.

Our Department works with industry to improve production processes, technology and alignment of workforce capabilities. This improves productivity and creates a more resilient economy with a diverse industrial base and an adaptable workforce.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced policy officer with a keen interest in strategy, as an exciting full-time opportunity has become available for a motived Principal Policy Officer to join our team.

The Principal Policy Officer – Strategy is responsible for ensuring timely and high quality economic and policy advice is provided to the Agency Executive, the Minister and other agencies on a range of Departmental matters related to industry, innovation, science, workforce development and small business policy and service delivery. The role is also responsible for delivering strategic and complex development of priority programs, policies and advice, particularly intergovernmental and cross-agency matters, which support Agency, State and National objectives.

As an ideal candidate for the role, you will show high level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills and liaise effectively at a senior level and with people from diverse backgrounds, and you will have the ability to analyse and evaluate complex issues to provide policy advice.

Key Selection Criteria:

To apply and succeed in the role, you will have:

• Proven strong conceptual and policy analytical thinking abilities, with a capacity to interpret and synthesise disparate information at the macro level.
• Proven knowledge of, or the demonstrated ability to quickly develop a comprehensive knowledge of, industry, innovation, science, workforce development and/or small business and associated economic concepts, frameworks, requirements and opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships, with a track record of effective collaboration across diverse stakeholders at both executive and operational levels.
• Proven experience in researching and writing policy advice, analysis, reports, and timely briefings on significant and sensitive policy issues to Ministers, executive and senior levels across the public and private sectors.

This is an ideal role for someone who is looking to grow their policy career within a central strategic policy team. Are you ready to bring your policy expertise and energy to a motivated and diverse team environment? Please express your interest in the position today. We look forward to discussing this with you further.

Remuneration:

Competitive salary (ASO7$104,938 min - $113,435 max pa) plus superannuation

Benefits:

Bringing your talent to the Department for Industry, Innovation and Science will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• A variety of leave arrangements
• Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Access to great customized training and career development opportunities

Desirable Qualifications:

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.

Special Conditions:

The role will be offer ongoing basis.

Enquiries:

For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Sarah Whitcher, Manger Strategic Policy via Email:

How to Apply:

Applicants are required to submit the following:

• Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key selection criteria (2 pages max);
• Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max);
• 3 current referees (including the name, address and contact number), 1 being your current line manager.

Diversity Statement
The Department for Industry, Innovation and Science is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and welcome all people, irrespective of culture, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, (dis)ability or age.
Applications close: 19/03/2023 11:00 PM

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.