Key Roles and Responsibilities
The Principal Policy Officer is a crucial position that involves supporting the identification and review of systemic issues, providing insights and recommendations to improve policies, practices, and systems. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to drive positive change, ensure the rights and needs of affected individuals are prioritised, and contribute to the development of informed, trauma-sensitive approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Management: Lead systemic review projects, ensuring project deliverables are achieved on time and meet strategic objectives. Prepare and manage project documentation, ensuring quality and consistency.
2. Research and Policy Development: Conduct research and in-depth analysis on complex policy and legislative issues affecting victims of crime. Develop evidence-based policy options and recommendations for government and associated agencies.
3. Documentation and Reporting: Prepare high-quality reports, discussion papers, briefing notes, and correspondence on a wide range of policy issues. Provide clear and concise analysis, ensuring documents are accessible to a range of audiences.
4. Collaboration and Culture Building: Work closely with internal stakeholders, including the Communications and Engagement team, to develop accessible resources. Contribute to fostering a positive, collaborative work culture and provide guidance to less experienced officers.
5. Ad-hoc Tasks: Perform other duties as directed that contribute to the functions and objectives of the role.
Required Skills and Qualifications
This role requires the following skills and qualifications:
1. Project Management: Proven experience managing projects, including the preparation of project documentation and timely delivery of outputs.
2. Policy and Legislative Knowledge: Experience or transferable skills in working within a policy environment, particularly related to victim's rights.
3. Research and Analytical Skills: Strong ability to research, analyse, and interpret complex information, identifying key issues and developing actionable recommendations.
4. Consultation: High-level consultation skills with the ability to engage stakeholders on complex and sensitive matters.
5. Written Communication: Strong writing skills to prepare reports, briefs, and publications for diverse audiences.
6. Collaboration and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, building cooperative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Cultural Sensitivity: Commitment to trauma-informed care principles and capacity for culturally sensitive and ethical decision-making.
Benefits
This role offers the following benefits:
* Discounts at retailers like David Jones, Myer & JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts cinemas, and more.
* Free Employee Assistance Program supporting you and your family.
* Access to payslips via the MyRandstad App.
* Three pay runs a week, plus more benefits.
What Now?
If you meet the essential criteria and have the required experience, send your resume now. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applications from all backgrounds.