Policy Officer Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Policy Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will lead the development of strategic policy advice for senior executives and the Minister on early childhood issues.
* This role involves analysing complex information, developing high quality strategic advice, and maintaining professional relationships to support the delivery of high quality and timely advice to executives.
About This Role
The Policy Officer will be responsible for:
* Leading the development of strategic policy analysis and expert advice on whole of government policy impacting on early childhood.
* Providing high-level strategic engagement with key government and non-government stakeholders to provide advice on whole of government policy, Cabinet and Parliament, governance, legislative policy and intergovernmental relations issues.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain a network of professional relationships to support the delivery of high quality and timely advice to executives.
* Use strategic thinking and research skills to analyse and evaluate complex and sensitive policy issues and develop policy advice under broad direction.
* Lead high-level strategic engagement with key government and non-government stakeholders to provide advice on whole of government policy, Cabinet and Parliament, governance, legislative policy and intergovernmental relations issues.
Requirements
* Extensive experience in strategic policy development, with expertise in analysing complex information and developing high quality strategic advice.
* Exceptional communication skills to successfully engage and influence stakeholders to foster collaboration and develop whole of government positions on complex policy issues.
Benefits
* A role with real influence and impact in early childhood policy.
* Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the public sector.
* Work with senior officials across government and in other jurisdictions.
* Be part of an agency with a clear mission to improve the lives of South Australia's children and families.
* Access to flexible working arrangements.