Principal Shareholder Policy Advisor (724544)

• A great opportunity to develop your skills and experience.
• Lots of variety in what you do every day.
• Be involved in issues that impact the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community.

We are looking for a motivated, interested and capable individual with lots of potential to join our small team. You will work with skilled and supportive professionals and will have plenty of opportunity to develop your own skills and experience.

• Treasury contributes to major government activities that improve the wellbeing of Tasmanians and supports the Government’s management of the State’s financial position.
• We provide careers in a variety of areas.
• The work you will undertake is varied and interesting.
• We are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace with a strong values-based, team oriented and flexible, high performing culture.
• Attractive, central Hobart location in beautiful Tasmania.

Ideally you will have:

• a strong desire to develop your skills, experience and judgement;
• a willingness to take on a range of responsibilities and tasks;
• a demonstrated capacity to understand numbers in the broader economic, social, business, political and other environments within which we operate (although you definitely don’t need to be an accountant!);
• a strong capacity to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders; and
• proven capacity and plenty of potential!

Ideally you want to:

• make a positive difference to the work that we do and the outcomes we achieve;
• continue to learn and apply that new knowledge; and
• be part of a team that supports each other.

We are looking to get the best person for this role and that person could come from a broad range of backgrounds. If this sounds like you, we would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about the role and how you could be successful in it.

About the opportunity

On a day-to-day basis, the Principal Shareholder Policy Advisor’s responsibilities will include:

• the provision of advice on the impact of Government business operations on Government policy objectives and proposed strategies to support the achievement of those objectives;
• developing a good understanding of the operating environment of Government businesses, and developing and maintaining effective relationships with senior officers of Government businesses;
• undertaking research, investigation and analysis of financial, economic, legal and other non-financial information in relation to the performance, accountability and governance of Government businesses;
• the undertaking of governance administrative responsibilities; and
• preparing briefs, correspondence, submissions, reports and other documentation on a wide range of issues.

The primary role of the Shareholder Policy and Markets Branch is to provide good advice to the Government on the operation and strategic direction of Government businesses and associated whole-of-government policy, projects and issues. The Branch is also responsible for ensuring the effective operation of the Government business governance regime and managing the Government’s interaction with international credit rating agencies.

Find out more about our Branch here - Treasury | Government businesses

The opportunity to work in a really broad and interesting area and role that bridges both a government and commercial focus. We find that the nature of the work provides you with an opportunity to quickly develop your skills, knowledge and experience which is great for your career. You will also be provided with plenty of support and receive access to quality learning and development opportunities. As you grow in the role, you will be provided with increasing opportunities to exercise your judgement and show your capabilities.

Find out more about working at Treasury here - Working at Treasury | Treasury and Finance Tasmania

We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide opportunities for flexible working arrangements. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable candidates with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.

Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part-time hours.

Completion or partial completion of relevant tertiary or industry qualifications, and/or professional affiliation.

Please download the Statement of Duties, Advice to Applicants and Frequently Asked Questions below:

 724544 - Statement of Duties - Principal Shareholder Policy Advisor.docx

 724544 - Statement of Duties - Principal Shareholder Policy Advisor.pdf

 Advice to Applicants.DOCX

 Advice to Applicants.pdf

 Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants.DOCX

 Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants.pdf

Before applying, we encourage you to make contact with the person listed below to ensure you have a good understanding of the role and how it fits within Treasury.

To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.

Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' and 'Frequently Asked Questions' documents for further information.

To submit your application, please click the blue "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two page Short Form Application (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.

If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via email ***********@treasury.tas.gov.au before the closing date.

Sarah Christopher 
Assistant Director, Government Business 
***************@treasury.tas.gov.au
(03) 6145 5***