Policy Specialist
- Part-time (0.8), fixed term role until September, 2025
- Geelong office location, with flexible hybrid working
- Competitive salary $117,200 plus superannuation
- Annual bonus and salary packaging options
Care in Action
With a career at the TAC, you’ll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria’s roads. That’s care in action.
Find out more about our shared purpose, and what drives every one of us.
Right now, we’re seeking a Policy Specialist who will continue to play their part in caring for the lives of everyone on Victoria’s roads. Someone committed to supporting the progress of our clients and your colleagues so they can achieve great things. That’s truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.
About the role
The Policy Specialist will contribute to the development of critical policy changes, impactful improvement programs and initiatives that drive, support and improve access to health and disability services provided to TAC clients. In this role you will bring your expertise in policy and service delivery to solve complex problems. This position requires a high level of initiative, decision-making and leadership skills.
About the team
This role is part of the Policy, Service Delivery & Clinical Advisory branch within the Clients division. You will be joining a vibrant, energised and high performing team who aim to improve client experience and outcomes through robust policy and evidence-based clinical advice.
You will be welcomed into a collaborative team who promote a flexible and inclusive work culture with opportunities to challenge yourself, to continuously grow and develop in the role.
What we’re looking for
Policy Design, Review, and Analysis Experience
- Proven expertise in setting and shaping policy to achieve targeted service delivery outcomes.
- Skilled in collecting and analysing data to inform the development and monitoring of policy initiatives.
- Experienced in leading the design and implementation of policy frameworks, service models, and business improvement processes that optimise support pathways.
- Capable of translating complex research and data into practical solutions, ensuring policies align with strategic business goals and are effectively transitioned into business-as-usual operations.
Problem Solving
- A critical thinker with a strong ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex issues.
- Demonstrated experience in leveraging sector knowledge and intelligence to quantify risks and develop robust strategies for managing both expected and unexpected challenges.
- Adept at influencing the thinking and actions of others, with a focus on developing innovative, outcome-focused solutions that drive successful project delivery and strategic business objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Expert in developing and implementing comprehensive communication and engagement strategies with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships, ensuring stakeholder input is integrated effectively to achieve project outcomes.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, evidenced by the ability to prepare and deliver high-quality reports, presentations, and project documentation that inform and influence decision-making.
- Skilled in managing critical business relationships, supporting teams, and fostering strong partnerships across the organisation.
Why you’ll love it here
There’s more to work than a competitive salary and amazing employee benefits. As our newest Policy & Service Delivery Specialist you’ll also:
Be rewarded for great work
Corporate incentive plans, quarterly excellence rewards, and development pathways. Do great work and you’ll get rewarded for it.
Grow and go places
We’re invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria’s largest and leading workplaces, you’ll receive extensive opportunities for internal development.
Be supported at every step
Be a part of an inclusive, diverse team that thrives on support and collaboration. With flexible working arrangements to suit you and your lifestyle.
Ready to put care in action? We’d like to hear from you.
Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you’ll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Sally Dennis – Team Manager, Policy & Service Delivery via sally_dennis@tac.vic.gov.au for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:55pm on Tuesday 17th September 2024.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People & Culture Team know at People_Culture_Engagment@tac.vic.gov.au. If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.
A safe place to work
We’re committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with disability, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse and LGBTIQ+ people to apply for our roles.
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