Policy Officer - Kidman Park, Australia - Department of the Premier and Cabinet (DPC)

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Description

Job Reference:

  • 2HA754B8 Eligibility:


  • External Vacancy

  • Open to Everyone
  • Business Unit:
  • Sector Capability and Partnerships
  • Location:


  • Valetta Road, Kidman Park

  • Salary Range:
- $74,315 - $77,901
  • Classification:
  • ASO400
  • Duration:


  • Up to 7 months

  • Closing Date:
  • 10 Mar 2023
    Role Highlights:
  • Contribute strategic policy advice to Minister and Executive Leadership Team.
  • Research and contribute analysis, evaluation and drafting of recommendations.
  • Shape the agenda to enable and encourage more South Australians to be active

Role Details:

The Policy Officer reports to the Manager, Sector Policy and Support and is responsible for contributing policy advice in relation to ORSR priority projects, strategic goals and objectives that relate to state and national sport and recreation, racing and boxing and martial arts sector matters including contributing to potential legislative reviews and changes.

The Policy Officer is also responsible for contributing policy and portfolio advice in relation to Cabinet, Ministerial and Chief Executive briefings, reports, recommendations and correspondence.

This position also provides advice and support to other divisions of ORSR, liaises with and supports local state sport organisations, state recreation organisations, industry bodies, Sport Australia, local government, the racing and boxing and martial arts sectors and other relevant government and community organisations.


Special Conditions:


  • The Incumbent will be required to participate in the Agency's Performance Management Program.
  • The Incumbent may be assigned to another position at this remuneration level or equivalent.
  • Some work outside of normal hours will be required.
  • Some interstate travel involving overnight absences will be required.
  • This role requires a working with children check.
  • A current Drivers Licence is essential

About the Department:


The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) is the lead agency for the Government's policy on sport and active recreation.

ORSR is responsible for State Government policy and legislation as it relates to the sector, its key programs, sport and recreation infrastructure and funding programs.

The ORSR supports sport and recreation organisations, Councils and the community through the development of policy, programs and resources, the provision of funding, recreation and sport planning, infrastructure development, elite sport pathways and programs, and the promotion of physical activity.


About the Business:

ORSR's
Sector Capability and Partnerships division is responsible for:

  • Providing a strategic and integrated approach to build the diversity, strength, capacity and sustainability of the South Australian sport and active recreation sector.
  • Program development, delivery of resources, partnerships and initiatives to educate, support and enhance the efforts of sport and recreation organisations and clubs to drive participation outcomes for an Active State.
  • Lead the implementation of the State Government's physical activity strategic priorities.
  • Providing Executive Officer support to the State Government's Women in Sport Taskforce.
  • Leading the implementation of the Women in Sport Taskforce workplan.
  • Administering the Boxing and Martial Arts Act 2000.
  • Providing expert policy advice to the Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing on the South Australian racing industry (thoroughbred, harness and greyhound).

Contact Us:

Enquiries to Joe Hill - Team Leader, Business Operations

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.

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