Applications must be submitted by Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM
Sunday 16 June, 2024 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6
$105,921.00 to $119,801.00 per annum
Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time
Region: South
Location: Hobart
This position contributes to the efficient and effective operation of the Public Trustee by, reviewing, updating, and developing policy and procedure in line with internal Policy Framework review recommendations. Providing policy and procedural advice to the Senior Leadership Group, including the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer across the full suite of the organisations' Policy and Procedures.
As our Senior Policy Officer you have the opportunity to apply your professional experience to shape and develop our policy framework and strengthen our foundations as we look towards the future.
Join a supportive, fun-loving teamwith a work/life balance you crave at The Public Trustee.You will be making a difference to the Tasmanian community through the care you have for our colleagues, and the people they take care of – living our values of Service, Respect, and Integrity.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQA+) people.
The Public Trustee 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.
If this sounds like you, please, come join our team!!
Period of Appointment ASAP for 12 months
Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.
Duties Provide expert Policy services in support of the review, development and implementation of an effective Policy Framework that aligns with the future direction of the Public Trustee and is compliant with relevant legislation. Provide authoritative policy advice, which enable and support the achievement of the Public Trustee's strategic objectives and delivery of outcomes. Provide high level advice in relation to the interpretation of legislation relevant to the Public Trustee and the services provided. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in the development of policy and procedure for the organisation. Conduct research into emerging legal and policy issues such changes to the Guardianship and Administration Act 1995 and other relevant legislation and maintain a watching brief on issues, trends and best practice and provide advice and recommendations to the Senior Leadership Group and Board of Directors. 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:
•Arson and fire setting
•Violent crimes and crimes against the person
•Sex-related 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
2.Disciplinary action in previous employment.
Appropriate tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents 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.
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria. Please apply online by clicking the'ApplyNow' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (PT)' 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 4914.
For more information Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
