Principal Policy Advisor (358056) - Office of the Implementation Monitor
Department of Justice
Office of the Implementation Monitor
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 17 May, 2026 11:55 PM
Sunday 17 May, 2026 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 7
$129,302 to $136,089 pro rata, per annum
Employment type:
Permanent, part-time
Region:
South
Location:
Hobart
Provide authoritative advice to the Implementation Monitor and undertake a lead role to plan for and support the development and implementation of a robust evaluation and monitoring framework that provides a mechanism to evaluate the effectiveness and impacts of implementing reform recommendations to improve child safety outcomes in Tasmanian Government institutions.
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 to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, you can include this information with your application.
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.
Duties
* Undertake major policy research, analysis and development to support the ongoing activities of the office.
* Provide advice and support to the Implementation Monitor, including undertaking evaluation, monitoring and review activities in relation to monitored recommendations.
* Plan, organise and coordinate evaluation activities to ensure timely completion.
* Develop and implement initiatives that progress and support the Implementation Monitor's strategic directions and priorities, in collaboration with key stakeholders. This may require facilitation and leadership including negotiation of agreed positions within defined parameters.
* Research, analyse, prepare and present complex information utilising a range of methods including reports, briefings and presentations. Ability to analyse and interpret data to draw meaningful conclusions and effectively communicate this.
* Liaise, consult, negotiate, and collaborate with a range of stakeholders at senior management level across government (Commonwealth State, and Local), non-government sectors, community organisations, advisory groups, victim survivors etc.
* Lead designated projects, programs and activities ensuring that the implementation of new initiatives and other changes are effectively, confidentially, ethically, and sensitively managed.
* Represent the team in a range of relevant forums.
* Through a commitment to continuous learning, stay informed about emerging trends, methodologies, and best practices in monitoring and evaluation.
* 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.
Relevant tertiary qualifications.
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:
* Pre-employment (National Police Record) checks for: Arson and fire setting, violent crimes and crimes against the person, sex-related offences, drug and alcohol related offences, crimes involving dishonesty, deception and/or conspiracy, 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, Executive or the Legislative Power.
* Disciplinary action in previous employment.
For more information
Kath Cooper
Director Office of the Implementation Monitor
(03) 6166 9122
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