Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 511710
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

Your opportunity to contribute to animal welfare policy development and legislative reform, addressing critical state-wide animal welfare matters is here.

In this role you will plan, coordinate and manage the delivery of policy projects relating of the state government's animal welfare election commitments and other animal welfare policies. You will research, analyse and present the evidence to inform policy development, and develop policy options and mechanisms to deliver on the state government's animal welfare election commitments. You will have a key role in coordinate and driving policy project requirements, including consultation activities and managing project schedules and risk registers.

Your knowledge of legal principles that underpin the administration of legislation, combined with extensive public policy development experience will be critical to your success in this role. You will appreciate the nuances of working with sensitive issues relating to animal welfare management and the government's role in setting policy direction.

Your organisation, coordination and project management skills will be your greatest strength, backed up with experience in developing policy and interpreting and administering legislation. You will have effective written and verbal communication skills, and show strong interpersonal and relationship management capabilities to support consultation activities. You will work collaboratively with team members and other stakeholders. Your knowledge and understanding of animal welfare legislation and the ability to learn subject matter knowledge will position you for success in this role.

A tertiary qualification in public policy or animal sciences is considered desirable.

If this sounds like you download the full role description and apply by submitting your written application of no more than 2 pages describing your ability to deliver on the key role outcomes outlined in the Role Description.  Please attach a current CV.

Contract:  Long-term contract up to 30 June 2024

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in fire management or associated duties.
• Some intra/interstate travel involving overnight absences and out of hours work may be required.
• A current National Police Certificate is essential.

Remuneration:  ASO6 - $95,588 min - $101,109 max p.a.

Enquiries to:
Anthony Freebairn, Manager Wildlife Programs
0428 103 524

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted via I WORK FOR SA

Applicants to submit a written application of no more than 2 pages describing their ability to deliver on the key role outcomes outlined in the Role Description.  Please attach a current CV and complete a Pre-Employment Declaration as part of the application.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 08/12/2022 10:00 PM

Attachments:
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf
- RD - Senior Project and Policy Officer FINAL.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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