Senior Policy Analyst (519390)

The Senior Policy Analyst is expected to work under direction within the Government Relations and Strategic Policy (GRaSP) team and contribute to the management of intergovernmental agreements, develop written advice, reports, other documentation, and complete projects.

The Role:

• Support the development of high-level, strategic advice regarding government relations and strategic policy issues for the portfolio Ministers, Secretary, Agency and other stakeholders.
• Provide input into the development and monitoring of and reporting on intergovernmental agreements.
• Under general direction, develop, research and analyse submissions, applications and business cases relating to intergovernmental agreements.
• Support the Agency’s role in intergovernmental forums, including providing support for the development, analysis and provision of strategic advice to support participants.

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

The Team:

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 GRaSP team provides a fast paced, collaborative and supportive team environment that offers exciting learning and development opportunities.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term 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: $104,756 - $118,730 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:

1. Bachelor Degree in a relevant course of study

The 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:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply 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 Documents

We 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 Duties

Applicant Guide

For more information 

Lisa Caswell

Phone: 03 6166 3***
Position: Manager - GRaSP
E-mail: ************@health.tas.gov.au

Important information

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