Senior Policy Lead, Ageing & Social Inclusion

Tasmania Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and acceler­.

Leave entitlements including study and

Fitness Passport for facility access

Job summary

Tasmania Government's Department of Health is seeking a senior policy professional to lead the Older Tasmanians Action Plan 2025–2029, monitor ageing initiatives and provide expert policy advice to senior management and Ministers.

You will develop and evaluate programs, build partnerships with agencies and communities, and prepare high‑quality briefings and submissions to support service delivery and wellbeing for older Tasmanians.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated specialist knowledge and experience in public policy analysis, including development, monitoring and implementation in ageing and social care.
• Demonstrated high level program design, implementation and evaluation skills for complex projects.
• Ability to prepare high‑level documentation and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, monitoring and review of the Older Tasmanians Action Plan 2025–2029 and related strategies.
• Provide expert strategic policy advice to senior management, executives and Ministers.
• Develop, coordinate and evaluate programs and initiatives to promote positive ageing and social inclusion.
• Monitor emerging trends, legislation and reforms related to ageing, elder abuse prevention and wellbeing.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, community organisations and stakeholders.
• Oversee funded initiatives related to elder abuse prevention, ageism reduction and senior wellbeing programs.
• Develop performance, reporting and evaluation frameworks and prepare high‑quality reports and ministerial submissions.

Skills

Policy analysis

Program design

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Tasmania Government's Department of Health is seeking a senior policy professional to lead the Older Tasmanians Action Plan 2025–2029, monitor ageing initiatives and provide expert policy advice to senior management and Ministers.

You will develop and evaluate programs, build partnerships with agencies and communities, and prepare high‑quality briefings and submissions to support service delivery and wellbeing for older Tasmanians.