Principal Policy Analyst - Children and Families - 978946
* Australia, Tas
* Mar 18, 2026
Full Time - Continuing
About Tasmania Government
About the Tasmanian State Service
The Tasmanian State Service (TSS) is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels.
Services for Children and Families work with children, young people, families, and their networks to help them reach their goals, so that children and young people are safe, known, well and learning.
About the Role
To provide strategic and high‐quality policy development, analysis and advice that supports effective coordination and decision‐making across the Services for Children and Families portfolio. The role will have a strong focus on the coordination, management and quality assurance of correspondence and executive communications to ensure timely, accurate and consistent information flow across the portfolio. It will also provide project management support and analysis for the development and implementation of a range of key strategic projects within Services for Children and Families.
We are offering:
* Ongoing - ASAP start
* Full‐time, 73.5 hours per fortnight
* To be part of a child‐safe organisation
* Pathways to grow your career
We are looking for
Essential
* Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
* Pre‐employment checks:
o Conviction checks in the following areas: a) crimes of violence; b) sex related offences; c) serious drug offences; d) crimes involving dishonesty; e) serious traffic offences
o Identification check
o Disciplinary actions in previous employment check
Desirable
* A relevant tertiary qualification
* A current Driver's Licence
Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full‐time or part‐time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.
Statement of Duties
Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Statement Of Duties (DOCX)
How to apply
Applications should include:
* A 1–2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties
* A resume that contains relevant personal details and work history
* A valid email address for the purposes of email communication
* The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager)
Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.
More information
For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF).
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email .
Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.
Contact Person
Name: Tiffany Black
Title: Executive Director - Services for Children Youth and Families
Phone: 0408 950 651
Email:
About DECYP
Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.
The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.
Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department's culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania.
We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.
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