Policy Coordinator (357316) - Tasmania Legal Aid
Department of Justice
Tasmania Legal Aid
Applications must be submitted by Sunday 10 August, 2025 11:55 PM
Sunday 10 August, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5
$99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
North West
Location:
Devonport or Burnie
In consultation with the Senior Policy and Projects Officer:
• develop policies, practices and guidelines that will contribute to the implementation of Tasmania Legal Aid's (TLA) Strategic Plan
• monitor TLA's compliance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2023 and the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024.
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 in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
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.
Period of Appointment
Fixed Term - until 30 June 2026
Hours per fortnight
73.50 hours per fortnight- flexible options available.
Duties
- Undertake policy and project work across TLA, including:
- research, analysis and evaluation of existing policies, practices and guidelines; and provide evidence-based advice/recommendations to improve outcomes and support strategic objectives.
- provide policy-related advice, solutions, proposals, recommendations and support to the Senior Policy and Projects Officer to ensure compliance with established guidelines and processes.
- develop and support the implementation of new policies aligned to TLA's obligations pursuant to the Child Safe Organisations Act 2023 and the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024.
- Establish and build productive partnerships with colleagues to identify and negotiate policy related requirements.
- Develop and maintain effective and productive relationships with relevant stakeholders including other Government agencies and the private and non-Government sector.
- Prepare high level submissions, ministerial briefings, correspondence and reports including monitoring media coverage and providing advice on media opportunities and/or risks.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings and working groups as requested.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of other significant projects as required.
- Provide outcomes consistent with approved policy, procedures, administrative guidelines and the industrial and/or legislative framework, whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
- Proactively respond to current issues to ensure that TLA is positioned as a Tasmania leader/expert in legislative reform.
- Perform such other professional duties or projects as required from time to time in accordance with the skills, competence and training of the occupant.
- Tertiary qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please apply online by clicking the 'ApplyNow' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6166 1435.
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5
$99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
North West
Location:
Devonport or Burnie
In consultation with the Senior Policy and Projects Officer:
• develop policies, practices and guidelines that will contribute to the implementation of Tasmania Legal Aid's (TLA) Strategic Plan
• monitor TLA's compliance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2023 and the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024.
Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 5
$99,482.00 to $104,352.00 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
North West
Location:
Devonport or Burnie
In consultation with the Senior Policy and Projects Officer:
• develop policies, practices and guidelines that will contribute to the implementation of Tasmania Legal Aid's (TLA) Strategic Plan
• monitor TLA's compliance with the Child Safe Organisations Act 2023 and the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024.
- Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
- Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
- Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.
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