Details: There are positions available in the following Minister's Offices:
Attorney General, Tara Cheyne Minister Stephen-Smith These offices are seeking an experienced policy adviser, with portfolio responsibilities to be determined depending on applicant's skills and experience.
Attorney-General City and Government Services Health Climate Change, Environment, Energy and Water Disability, Carers and Community Services Police, Fire and Emergency Services Women Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence Corrections Gaming Reform Reporting to the Minister's Chief of Staff, the Senior Adviser will provide high level policy, analytical and strategic political advice to the Minister and ACT Government
Key responsibilities of the Senior Adviser's role include:
Providing advice, briefings, speeches and other outputs for the Minister as required. Analysing and reviewing complex policy issues and assisting the Minister with issues management as directed. Working closely with other policy advisers, media advisers to support and provide input into longer term planning, strategy development, and policy review for the Minister. Developing strong stakeholder relationships relevant to the portfolio. Working collaboratively with other Ministerial offices and the ACT public service to support policy development and delivery of ACT Government priorities. Contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment and culture where all staff are valued and respected. Other duties as directed. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Applicants will need to demonstrate:
Experience in policy development and analysis. Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and relationship management skills. Capacity to work independently, meet deadlines, work under pressure and manage competing priorities. Experience or understanding of parliamentary systems and/or the ACT political system would be an advantage.
Note: The role is for the term of the Government and will be renumerated at the Senior Adviser Level 1 plus 7 per cent allowance and superannuation. Position duties will be scoped depending on the level of the successful candidate.
How to Apply: In your application please indicate if you have a preference for the policy area you are applying for and also indicate if you are open to being considered for other policy areas.
Please submit an Expression of Interest of up to two pages, including a preference for Ministerial office and portfolio area and why, current curriculum vitae and details for two referees. An individual response to each criteria is not required.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates may be required to undergo a pre-employment Police check.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
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