Department of Justice
Consumer, Building and Occupational Services
Licensing and Accreditation Services
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 05 January, 2025 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 6
$109,099.00 to $123,395.00 per annum
Employment type: Fixed-term, full-time
Region: South
Location: Rosny
The position contributes to the delivery of the expansion of the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) Scheme. This is a senior officer role within the risk-based licensing branch, requiring experience in developing policy, guidelines, and agreements to implement legislation and/or regulatory changes. The Senior Policy Officer will contribute to the design and development of initiatives to reform service delivery by working collegially with key stakeholders to deliver change and embed new practices.
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers, and LGBTIQA+ people.
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 12 months.
Hours per fortnight 73.50 hours per fortnight - flexible options available.
Duties Work collaboratively as part of a team to develop RWVP legislative guidelines and policy to support Scheme expansions in Tasmania and implement nationally consistent aged care worker screening. Work closely with Strategic Legislation and Policy unit and contribute to the development and implementation of RWVP legislative expansions and policy proposals. Undertake research and consult with experts to provide high-level advice and policy analysis to senior managers and colleagues about the design of expanded services and embedding new practices. Prepare a range of high-level written documentation including ministerial correspondence, reports, briefing notes, and communications material. Contribute to the development and implementation of intergovernmental and partnership agreements and initiatives. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders to ensure high levels of satisfaction with the responsiveness, professionalism, and effectiveness of the Department of Justice on delivering safeguarding reform and policy development. Work with stakeholders to implement and reinforce sustainable business changes. The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications, and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level. A Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People. Current Driver's License. Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study from a recognised tertiary institution. 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. 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 3652.
For more information Mariae Leckie
Project Manager - Registration to WWVP Expansion
Phone: (03) 6165 3432
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