AddressWe encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
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Period of AppointmentFixed-Term 12 months.
Hours per fortnight73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
DutiesManage regulatory and policy projects related to Tasmania’s building regulatory, occupational standards and consumer protection frameworks.
- Liaise and consult within the Department and with other government departments at state, local and territory and Federal level, as well as private enterprise, the nongovernment sector, professional associations and other key stakeholders to ensure their input into outcomes and outputs of the ongoing development of the building regulatory framework.
- Conduct research into emerging legal and policy issues relevant to the sector and maintain a watching brief on issues, trends and best practice and provide advice and recommendations to the Executive Director.
- Prepare documents for the Executive Director including correspondence, forms, communication material, Minutes, Cabinet Minutes, instructions for Parliamentary counsel and documentation, Executive Council papers and project and policy documents
• Tertiary qualification in law, public policy, building or other relevant discipline.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsStatement of Duties (357287) Senior Policy Officer.docx
Statement of Duties (357287) Senior Policy Officer.pdf
About the Department of Justice (Consumer Building and Occupational Services).DOCX
About the Department of Justice (Consumer Building and Occupational Services).pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to applyTo apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 4***.
For more informationBradley Wagg
Director, Policy and Stakeholder Engagement
************@justice.tas.gov.au
Phone: (03) 6165 3***
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7***
