Principal Policy Analyst (528666)

The Team:

The Government Relations and Strategic Policy Unit (GRaSP) manages and progresses the Department of Health's strategic policy and government relations agenda by providing high level strategic support to the Minister for Health and Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, the Secretary, Health Board members and Departmental business units.

The GRaSP team is responsible for supporting the portfolio Ministers, Secretary and Departmental business units regarding the negotiation, management and reporting requirements associated with intergovernmental agreements. GRaSP also plays a lead role and works collaboratively with Departmental business units to manage the development of briefings and support for Ministerial Councils and related bodies.

GRaSP operates as a fast paced, collaborative and supportive team environment that offers exciting learning and development opportunities.

The Role:

• Oversee and develop high-level strategic advice regarding government relations and strategic policy issues for the portfolio Ministers, Secretary, Agency and other stakeholders.
• Provide high level input into the negotiation, management and implementation of intergovernmental agreements.
• Oversee and develop, research and analyse submissions, applications and business cases relating to intergovernmental agreements. 
• Oversee the Agency’s role in intergovernmental forums, including the development, analysis and provision of strategic advice to support participants.
• Conduct and coordinate Agency and GRaSP projects, including monitoring progress to ensure that milestones and performance indicators are met and project activities align with Department’s policies, GRaSP core business functions, relevant legislations, budget and timeframes. 
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives and related training, ensuring that quality and safety improvement processes are in place and acted upon.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level.

You will need:

1. Extensive, high level and specialised experience working in government relations and policy environment including an in-depth understanding of the interrelationships between Commonwealth and State Governments, government agencies and service providers.
2. In-depth understanding of the health and human services sector, or the ability to quickly acquire.
3. Extensive experience and evidence of highly developed interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, including the ability to build productive relationships with key stakeholders, effectively communicate and resolve complex issues and lead the development of highly complex written documents.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for the full list of selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $128,102 to $134,832 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant course of study

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

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