Senior Policy Analyst – Ageing & Elder Care Reform

Department of Health; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and accelerat

Leave entitlements including study and

Fitness Passport – access to 40+ gyms

Job summary

The Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to lead and monitor key ageing and elder abuse prevention initiatives. You will provide strategic policy advice to senior management and Ministers, and develop programs promoting positive ageing and social inclusion.

You will also build partnerships with government, community groups and stakeholders to deliver funded initiatives and evaluation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, monitoring and review of the Older Tasmanians Action Plan 2025-2029 and associated ageing and elder abuse prevention strategies that promote positive ageing, age-friendly communities and the rights of older Tasmanians.
• Provide expert strategic policy advice to senior management, executives and Ministers on issues affecting older Tasmanians.
• Develop, coordinate and evaluate programs and initiatives that promote positive ageing, age-friendly communities and social inclusion.
• Monitor emerging trends, legislation, reforms and evidence relating to ageing, elder abuse prevention, ageism, social inclusion, aged care, wellbeing and community participation.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, community organisations, advocacy groups and other stakeholders.
• Oversee funded initiatives related to: elder abuse prevention and awareness; ageism reduction initiatives; age-friendly communities; intergenerational programs; digital literacy and inclusion; rights, self-determination and advocacy and social participation and wellbeing programs.
• Develop performance, reporting and evaluation frameworks, and prepare high-quality reports, briefings, submissions and ministerial correspondence.

Job description

The Department of Health in Tasmania is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst to lead and monitor key ageing and elder abuse prevention initiatives. You will provide strategic policy advice to senior management and Ministers, and develop programs promoting positive ageing and social inclusion.

You will also build partnerships with government, community groups and stakeholders to deliver funded initiatives and evaluation frameworks.