Head of Disability Services Policy & Programs

Tasmania Government; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Study leave

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Tasmania Government Department of Health seeks a Manager Disability Services Policy and Programs to lead strategic policy development and whole-of-government reform initiatives at state and national levels.

You will translate policy objectives into actionable plans, coordinate across agencies, and drive delivery of commitments under the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024, in a busy, politically sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing strategic policy advice in complex reform environments.
• Ability to translate policy objectives into practical implementation plans.
• Strong cross-agency collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for state and national disability policy initiatives.
• Translate policy objectives into actionable implementation plans and programs.
• Coordinate cross-agency activities to deliver government commitments.
• Lead complex reforms under the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024.

Skills

Strategic policy advice

Complex reform management

Cross-agency coordination

Leadership

Job description

The Tasmania Government Department of Health seeks a Manager Disability Services Policy and Programs to lead strategic policy development and whole-of-government reform initiatives at state and national levels.

You will translate policy objectives into actionable plans, coordinate across agencies, and drive delivery of commitments under the Disability Rights, Inclusion and Safeguarding Act 2024, in a busy, politically sensitive environment.