Principal Policy Officer

The Principal Policy Officer, Policy and Strategy will be responsible for providing strategic policy advice, conducting research and analysis and developing options, policies, strategies and initiatives impacting the justice system.

The Principal Policy Officer, Policy and Strategy will undertake research, draft briefings, consult as directed with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and provide support and assistance as required to the Director, Policy and Strategy and the wider Justice Reform Office (JRO).

The Principal Policy Officer reports to and works with the Manager, Policy and Strategy of the JRO.

• Through the Manager of the Policy and Strategy team, provide timely advice to the Director, Policy and Strategy.
• Identify, research, and analyse complex policy issues relating to matters impacting the justice system and develop evidence-based policy solutions.
• Provide high level advice on relevant policy, legislation, strategies and programs, including the preparation of submissions, memorandums, reports, briefings and ministerial correspondence.
• Liaise and consult with government and non-government organisations about policy and legislation, as required.
• Support inter-departmental and inter-agency meetings.
• Undertake other tasks as directed by the Manager, Policy and Strategy and Director, Policy and Strategy.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.