Senior Policy and Project Officer - Child Safety and Wellbeing (526137)

The Team: The purpose of the Child Safety and Wellbeing Service is to support the Department to create a child safe culture, implement strategies and take action to promote child safety and wellbeing. This role is part of the Service engagement stream, reporting to the Principal Policy Officer, you will lead work in the Department's engagement with children and young people and associated projects and activities. This includes oversight for the Department's Children and Young People Advisory Group (CYPAG). The position can be located in the South, North or North-West. You will need: The ability to lead programs of work focused on engagement with children and young people.Demonstrated resilience and personal capacity to work in the area of child safety and wellbeing. Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills in policy analysis, development, and implementation, together with experience in strategic planning, research, and evaluation.Demonstrated high level project management and organisational skills, including the ability to formulate and manage projects, with a demonstrated ability to meet agreed timeframes, cost, and quality outcomes.Proven high level interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills and the proven ability to consult and negotiate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders confidently and clearly convey information, ideas and provide solutions. The ability to prepare high level documentation such as submissions, project plans, briefings, and reports. Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment: Fixed term, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 15 October 2027. notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $107,899 to $122,292 per annum our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022 Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40 fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Current Working with Children Registration or Current Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: Appropriate professional and/or tertiary qualifications in business administration, law, or public policy Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties: Senior Policy & Project Officer - CS&W.docx Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. Applications from agencies will not be accepted for this role. For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Barbara Moerd Principal Policy Officer barbara.moerd@health.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA people, and people living with disabilities.

Location: North Hobart, AU

Posted Date: 5/6/2025