We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that understands the importance of flexibility. Talk to us about what flexibility may look like for you. Period of Appointment Appointment to the role is on a fixed term flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight) for 12 months. Duties Plan and manage the delivery of projects using appropriate management tools and techniques to ensure milestones are achieved and outcomes delivered on time and within resource constraints. Prepare official correspondence, including minutes, briefing papers, reports and legislative materials and packages as required to manage the role’s allocated tasks or as directed. Establish and build productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective engagement, and where relevant, that consultative processes and objectives are achieved within time constraints. Allocate and monitor the work undertaken by direct reports and/or project team members, ensuring that expectations are clear with regard to the proposed tasks, agreed standards of delivery, timelines and expected outcomes. Represent the agency as required and deliver timely, relevant and authoritative policy and project advice on matters of strategic priority to the department. In conjunction with the broader team, actively engage and contribute to the development of policy initiatives, project management and business practices that enhance the quality of the division’s outputs. This is facilitated through participating in team discussions, networking and contributing ideas for improving work approaches consistent with the division’s objectives. Assist with the central coordination work stream, ensuring that the department responds appropriately and in a timely and effective matter on all issues which require input from across multiple groups. Desirable Requirements An undergraduate degree or higher, with experience in policy, law, commerce, or economics would be particularly valued. Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents Principal Policy Officer.docx Principal Policy Officer.pdf Advice to applicants.DOCX Advice to applicants.pdf For more information Name: Sam Thiessen Position: Project Director, Strategic Projects Email: sam.thiessen@stategrowth.tas.gov.au Phone: (03) 6166 3462 How to apply To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button. -or- Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf