Senior Policy Analyst (534383)

• Lead the implementation, monitoring and review of the Older Tasmanians Action Plan 2025-2029 and associated ageing and elder abuse prevention strategies that promote positive ageing, age-friendly communities and the rights of older Tasmanians.

• Provide expert strategic policy advice to senior management, executives and Ministers on issues affecting older Tasmanians.

• Develop, coordinate and evaluate programs and initiatives that promote positive ageing, age-friendly communities and social inclusion.

• Monitor emerging trends, legislation, reforms and evidence relating to ageing, elder abuse prevention, ageism, social inclusion, aged care, wellbeing and community participation.

• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, community organisations, advocacy groups and other stakeholders.

• Oversee funded initiatives related to: elder abuse prevention and awareness; ageism reduction initiatives; age-friendly communities; intergenerational programs; digital literacy and inclusion; rights, self-determination and advocacy and social participation and wellbeing programs.

• Develop performance, reporting and evaluation frameworks, and prepare high-quality reports, briefings, submissions and ministerial correspondence.

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

• Demonstrated specialist knowledge and experience in public policy analysis, including the development, monitoring and implementation, strategic planning, research and policy related work within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment, especially in the areas of aging and the social cohesion of older persons.

• Demonstrated high level program design, implementation and evaluation skills, including the ability to formulate and manage complex and diverse projects, including determining milestones and objectives, providing options, solutions and recommendations that support service delivery outcomes and provide specialist authoritative advice in relation to activities.

• Demonstrated capacity to prepare documentation to a high level and provide accurate and well-structured drafts of complex interpretative material and liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including an ability to represent the Department and to influence outcomes across a range of forums.

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

Permanent full-time 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 and part time vacancies.

$111,754 to $126,579 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with the Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award.

• 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 $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Senior Policy Analyst - Band 6.docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx