Job Title: Principal Policy Officer
This role plays a vital part in shaping the state's policies.
1. Key Responsibilities:
2. Develop and implement strategic policy directions: This involves providing expert advice on contemporary ageing and aged care issues, leading the development of integrated policy initiatives, and delivering high-quality written materials.
3. Lead high-level research and analysis: Undertake complex research and analysis, provide considered recommendations, and contribute to state and national policy development.
4. Provide strategic leadership: Offer innovative input into identifying and managing areas of aged care and ageing policy opportunities across the department and public sector.
5. Contribute to business planning: Provide advice and support to Manager, Ageing Policy and Projects, and Executive on Directorate portfolios and broader policy areas.
6. Build relationships: Foster positive working relationships with relevant government, non-government, and community organisations.
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Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Strategic social policy development and implementation experience;
* Project management skills;
* National Police Check clearance;
* Qualification/s relevant to the field (desirable).
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Benefits:
This is an ongoing opportunity that offers a competitive salary range ($108,109-$116,864 ASO7) and a chance to work in a vibrant, committed, and supportive team environment.
Diversity and inclusion are highly valued in this organisation, which strives to create a safe and inclusive workplace for everyone.
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