ASO7 Principal Policy Officer, Migration

Job Description

iworkfor.sa.gov.au will be unavailable on Saturday, 22 February 2025, from 7:30 AM ACDT until 10:30 AM ACDT due to scheduled maintenance. Department of State Development Job reference: 651759Location: 5000 - ADELAIDEJob status: OngoingEligibility: Open to Everyone About us: The Department of State Development is working to shape South Australia’s future by driving economic growth. Our role is to ensure that South Australia capitalises on the opportunities before us, to ensure that we are well-positioned to take advantage of the state’s significant economic opportunities. Working at DSD will provide you with an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of some of the government’s major economic initiatives, and importantly, make a lasting positive difference and contribute to the prosperity of our state. We take pride in being an employer of choice and providing a work environment that is vibrant and rewarding for people of all levels. As a newly created agency in 2024, we drive South Australia forward, and we want you to join us on this journey. Help us shape our state’s economic future and position South Australia on the national and global stage. For more information about our agency, please visit: Department of State Development | statedevelopment.sa.gov.au About the role: The Population Strategy and Migration Team is responsible for migration policy and migration programs, to meet critical skill shortages in the local labour market; as well as entrepreneurs, business and investors to establish a presence in South Australia and contribute to our economic prosperity. As Principal Policy Officer, you will lead the development and continuous improvement of policies to inform development of state migration programs, which support the Department’s migration, skilled workforce, innovation, population and international education objectives. In this role, you will work closely with the Manager of Migration Policy to deliver high-quality analysis on challenges facing skilled migration that will support South Australian businesses in the context of a rapidly evolving national migration reform agenda. More specifically, you will build and foster collaborative relationships across State and Commonwealth agencies, target industry sectors, and other non-government organisations. You will deliver expert advice and develop complex analysis reports and briefing papers, to significantly influence and inform critical decision making, resource allocation and future directions, on an Agency, State and National level. You will also: Ensure the delivery of innovative and responsive policies for South Australia’s General Skilled Migration program, with a particular focus on supporting the State to address its skilled workforce challenges. Develop a business case to the Commonwealth Government to establish a Designated Area Migration Agreement for South Australia to support employers to access the workers they need. Contribute to the development of a coherent strategy for the State for employer-sponsored migration, including reflecting the changes announced through the Commonwealth Government's Migration Strategy, and providing input into the development of the Essential Skills Pathway of the new Skills in Demand visa. Lead the delivery of policy actions under the Department’s Attraction, Connection and Retention Strategy for skilled migration. Provide high quality research, data analysis, strategic policy advice and briefings on a variety of skilled migration challenges for the consideration of the Chief Executive, Minister, senior officials and ministerial committees at state and national levels. Key Competencies: To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Significant experience in government policy, provision of policy advice, analysis, reports, and timely briefings on significant policy issues to executive and senior levels across the public and private sectors. Experience in building relationships, with a track record of effective collaboration across diverse stakeholders at both executive and operational levels. Strong conceptual and policy analytical thinking abilities, with a capacity to interpret and synthesise disparate information at the macro level. Sound knowledge of recent policies and trends in the Australian and South Australian migration system and an understanding of the associated key state, national and international policies and trends and influences. You will also have the proven ability to think strategically and creatively to provide high level policy analysis and solutions to complex issues and exercise high level judgement, identify and establish goals and priorities to operate with broad direction. Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to negotiate and liaise effectively at senior levels (across government and non-government sectors) will be key to your success. Remuneration: Competitive salary $108,109 min to $116,864 max pa plus superannuation. Benefits: Bringing your talent to the Department of State Development will see you rewarded with a wide variety of benefits such as: A variety of leave arrangements Contemporary office space with end-of-trip facilities Work-life balance with a flexible hybrid work arrangement Access to great customised training and career development opportunities Qualifications: Essential: Nil Desirable: Significant government policy experience. Special Conditions: The role will be offered full-time (1.0 FTE), ongoing position A satisfactory Department of Human Services Criminal History Check or National Police Check (NPC) will be required prior to employment. Enquiries: For confidential enquiries / further information about the role, please contact Stuart Fisher, Manager Migration Policy via How to Apply: All applications must be submitted through the I Work For SA website. Applicants are required to submit the following: Cover letter demonstrating the suitability for the role by addressing the key competencies (2 pages max) Curriculum Vitae (4 pages max) Prepare 3 referees (at least one should be current or recent line manager), to be provided on request. Pre-employment Declaration Form – find the attachment on the job advert. Applications close: 23/02/2025 11:00 PMAttachments: - ASO7 Principal Policy Officer - Role Description - January 2025.pdf- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdfFlexibility Statement: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr