Policy Advisor - Hobart, Australia - Tasmanian Government

Tasmanian Government

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Hobart, Australia

1 week ago

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Description

Department of Justice

Child Abuse Royal Commission Response Unit

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 10 September, :55 PM

Position details:

Applications close:

Sunday 10 September, :55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award
General Stream Band 5
Salary:

- $93,771.00 to $98,362.

00 per annum
Employment type:

Fixedterm, fulltime
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Job description:
The position supports the Principal Policy Advisor and will work with the Royal Commission Response Unit to undertake activities to support the State to implement the National Redress Scheme and the recommendations under the Royal Commission and related policy frameworks.

The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability.

If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.

Period of Appointment:

This appointment is for a fixed-term period of 2 years.

Hours per fortnight:

73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.

Duties:

Liaise with clients, and other internal and external stakeholders in relation to the delivery of request for information processes, the Direct Personal Response (DPR) framework and counselling and psychological care arrangements.
Participate in policy discussions related to the National Redress Scheme and support the Redress Manager to develop systems to meet the regular reporting requirements of the National Redress Scheme.
Develop, manage and/or coordinate l legislative and policy projects including the preparation of project and policy documentation.
Undertake research and prepare advice on emerging legislative and policy issues and provide strategic advice.
Prepare highlevel documents for the Deputy Secretary, Minister for Justice and other Ministers including correspondence, Minutes, Cabinet Minutes, Parliamentary papers, and Executive Council papers.

Essential Requirements:

A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People.

Pre-employment Checks:

The Head of State Service has determined that the person nominated for this vacancy is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer.

The following checks are to be conducted:

Pre-employment checks
Arson and fire setting
Violent crimes and crimes against the person
Sexrelated offences
Drug and alcohol related offences
Crimes involving dishonesty
Crimes involving deception
Making false declarations
Malicious damage and destruction to property
Serious traffic offences
Crimes against public order or relating to the Administration of Law and Justice
Crimes against Executive or the Legislative Power
Crimes involving Conspiracy
Disciplinary action in previous employment.
Identification check.

Desirable Requirements:

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.

FAQs Short Form

How to apply:

To 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.

Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

For more information:

Jeremy Harbottle
Acting Director, Child Abuse Royal Commission Response Unit

Phone:

Reasonable Adjustment Queries:

Organisational Development and Design Team