Job Summary
- SCHCADS Level 6.1 plus TasCOSS Staff Wages Policy ($111,775 pro rata, per annum)
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 18th Apr 2024
- Hobart > Hobart CBD
TasCOSS is hiring a Policy Officer responsible for undertaking research, conducting analysis and developing policy approaches and solutions for TasCOSS across a broad range of social policy areas.
If you have a passion for evidence-based, social policy and possess a strong understanding of the community services industry and issues impacting on Tasmanians on low incomes, we’d love for you to join our team!
The Policy Officer plays a key role in developing policy approaches and solutions for TasCOSS across a broad range of social policy areas. The successful candidate will be required to plan and deliver stakeholder consultations, undertake policy research and analysis, represent TasCOSS in industry meetings and forums, and assist with the development and implementation of advocacy and campaign strategies.
The role will work under the guidance of the Director Policy & Advocacy and will be required to exercise a high degree of autonomy, initiative and professional judgement in setting priorities.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and have a strong commitment to the principles of social justice, with an ability to apply these principles to policy development.
To apply, please download the Position Description (PDF, 206KB) (also attached) and provide your resumé and a cover letter (maximum of two pages) outlining why you are suitable for the role.
For enquiries about the role, please contact Stephen Durney, Acting Director Policy & Advocacy, on (03) 6169 9508 or via email using the subject line: Policy Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.