• Job Description

  Req#: 516187
  • A great opportunity to develop your skills and experience.
  • Lots of variety in what you do every day.
  • Be involved in issues that directly impact the wellbeing of the Tasmanian community.

  We are looking for a motivated, interested and capable individual with lots of potential to join our small team. You will work as part of a highly skilled team of professionals and because of this and the broad range of issues that we deal with on a day-to-day basis, you will have plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and experience.

  Why work for us?

  • Treasury contributes to major government activities that improve the wellbeing of Tasmanians and support the Government’s management of the State’s financial position.
  • The nature of the work provides a great opportunity for talented individuals to develop their skills, knowledge and experience in a highly respected workplace.
  • We are a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace with a strong values-based, team oriented and flexible, high performing culture.

  About you

  Ideally you will have:

  • a strong desire to develop your skills, experience and judgement;
  • a willingness to take on a range of responsibilities and tasks;
  • a capacity to undertake research, and identify problems and possible solutions;
  • a capacity to understand and analyse economic, financial and other data; and
  • a strong capacity to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

  We are looking to get the best person for this role and that person could come from a broad range of backgrounds. If you have these attributes, we would welcome the opportunity to talk to you about the role and how you could be successful in it.

  About the opportunity

  On a day-to-day basis, the Principal Policy Analyst’s responsibilities will include:

  • working as part of a team to ensure that the Branch’s responsibilities are effectively achieved;
  • undertaking research and analysis of economic, financial, legal and social issues with respect to policy proposals;
  • working with other Tasmanian government agencies and the Commonwealth;
  • monitoring and forecasting economic trends; and
  • preparing written advice to the Treasurer as well as other documents.

  About the Branch

  The primary role of the Economic Policy Branch is to provide high quality advice on a broad range of economic and financial issues. The Branch is also responsible for monitoring the Tasmanian economy and assisting with the analysis and evaluation of policy proposals within a cost-benefit framework.

  Find out more about our Branch here - Economy | Treasury and Finance Tasmania

  What you will get back

  The opportunity to work in a really broad and interesting area and role that has a direct impact on most Tasmanians. We find that the nature of the work provides you with an opportunity to quickly develop your skills, knowledge and experience which is great for your career. You will also be provided with plenty of support and receive access to quality learning and development opportunities. As you grow in the role, you will be provided with increasing opportunities to exercise your judgement and show your capabilities.

  Find out more about working at Treasury here - Working at Treasury | Treasury and Finance Tasmania

  We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide opportunities for flexible working arrangements. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable candidates with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation.

  Hours per fortnight

  Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part-time hours.

  Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

  Please download the Statement of Duties, Advice to Applicants and Frequently Asked Questions below:

  724543 - Statement of Duties - Principal Policy Analyst.docx

  724543 - Statement of Duties - Principal Policy Analyst.pdf

  Advice to Applicants.DOCX

  Advice to Applicants.pdf

  Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants.DOCX

  Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants.pdf

  How to apply

  Before applying, we encourage you to make contact with the person listed below to ensure you have a good understanding of the role and how it fits within Treasury.

  To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties.

  Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' and 'Frequently Asked Questions' documents for further information.

  Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

  To submit your application, please click the blue "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two page Short Form Application (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this.

  If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via email recruitment@treasury.tas.gov.au before the closing date.

  For more information

  Lana Hutchinson
  Specialist Policy Analyst
  lana.hutchinson@treasury.tas.gov.au
  (03) 6145 0726

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