Principal Policy Analyst

Department of Treasury & Finance TAS – Hobart TAS Be part of a collaborative team shaping policy that impacts Tasmanians. Lead development of evidence-based policy for gaming, wagering and liquor. Work on interesting, topical and complex regulatory issues with real-world social and economic outcomes. Engage with stakeholders and influence legislative and regulatory frameworks. Thrive in a dynamic environment where strategic thinking and initiative are valued. Enjoy flexible work arrangements and receive access to quality learning and development opportunities. About You Treasury is looking for a Principal Policy Analyst to join our Liquor and Gaming Branch to provide complex research, investigations and analysis to support the formulation of policy proposals and advice in relation to gaming, wagering, and liquor licensing matters. This is a great opportunity to work on policy issues that directly affect Tasmanians. You will be motivated and proactive and will show sound judgement in managing your work program. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative team that delivers high quality and timely responses. You will develop and provide recommendations and work with others to determine the best approach to challenging issues. You will clearly communicate complex information and will adapt your approach to meet the audience needs. This role suits someone who has strong policy development and analytical skills, can interpret legislation and regulatory frameworks, communicates complex ideas clearly, sound judgement and works collaboratively to deliver practical solutions in a dynamic environment. We welcome applications from a diverse range of applicants and provide flexible, hybrid working options in most roles. We want our employees to reach their full potential which is why we make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to enable applicants with disability, illness and injury to fully participate. Please notify us if you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process to enable your full participation. Find out more about working at Treasury here -Working at Treasury | Treasury and Finance Tasmania About the Branch The Liquor and Gaming Branch supports the Commissioner for Licensing and the Tasmanian Liquor and Gaming Commission in their regulatory functions under the Liquor Licensing Act 1990 and the Gaming Control Act 1993. The branch also provides advice to government on liquor and gaming policy, collects gaming taxes and forecasts revenue for the State Budget. Hours per fortnight Up to 73.5 - hours flexible - talk to us about how this could work for you. We are open to considering a range of flexible work options including part time hours. Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants Please download the Statement of Duties and Advice to Applicants: - Statement of Duties - Principal Policy Analyst.DOCX - Statement of Duties - Principal Policy Analyst.pdf Advice to Applicants - Treasury.pdf Advice to Applicants - Treasury.DOCX How to apply We strongly encourage you to chat to the person listed below to gain a good understanding of the role and how it fits with your career. To apply, please provide a copy of your current Resume and Short Form Application (maximum 2 pages) outlining your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties. Refer to the 'Advice to Applicants' documents for further information. To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button. You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to attach your Resume and your two page Short Form Application. (please note that you can upload .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf and .txt file types only). Referee details are submitted as part of the online application process, so ensure you have the contact details for two referees before doing this. If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact Recruitment via email ***********@treasury.tas.gov.au before the closing date. For more information Assistant Director, Policy and Projects ***********@treasury.tas.gov.au 5*** Vacancy No.: Closing Date: 14 December 2025 at 11:55pm Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr