Job Description

Department of Personnel Management

Designation : Policy Review & Coordination Officer (Code- DPM 05-15)

Job Description / Responsibilities:

1.  IDENTIFICATION

AGENCY:

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT

SYS. POSN. NO:

1490000026

 

REF. NO:

DPM 05 - 15

OFFICE:

POLICY & REFORMS

DESIGNATION/CLASSIFICATION:

POLICY REVIEW & COORDINATION OFFICER/GR. 12

DIVISION:

STRATEGIC POLICY DEVELOPMENT

LOCAL DESIGNATION:

POLICY REVIEW & COORDINATION OFFICER

BRANCH:

POLICY REVIEW & COORDINATION

REPORTING TO:                     SYS. POS. NO:         REF. NO:

MANAGER – POLICY REVIEW     1490000034              DPM 05-09

& COORDINATION                                                                                     

SECTION:

 

LOCATION:

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE

HISTORY OF POSITION

FILE REF.

DATE OF VARIATION

DETAILS

ORG.1/25

 Structure Approved Date: 27/03/2025

No change

2.   PURPOSE

Maintain proper coordination and advice in the implementation of key Government policies to make sure best Human Resource practice is in the public service. Ensure policy procedures and guidelines developed and practiced in the Public Service are in compliant to the PS General Order and within the parameters of the Public Service Management Act and other relevant Government laws and regulations.

3.   DIMENSIONS

Financial:  Nil

Staff:        One (1)

Others:      1 computer,

4.    PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Develop and produce effective guidelines, manuals and other appropriate tools to enhance best practices for use in the Public Service.
  • Effective sound advice and recommend appropriate policies on Public Service HR Policies
  • Provide timely and accurate advice on HR policies in the Public Service to Policy Submission to Manager Policy Coordination & Advice
  • Effective coordination of Public Service Reform Programs
  • Maintain an effective database on research work, data, client advice and policy coordination.

5.    MAJOR DUTIES

  • Interpret Public Service General Orders, PS (M) Act, relevant government policies, procedures and standards for clients .
  • Assist in preparing and formulating research projects.
  • Provide information and advice on the relevant acts, regulations, procedures codes of practice, standards and guidelines.
  • Develop and analyse policies in accordance with the department’s requirements for style, format and contents.
  • Assist in planning and developing the branches MAP/AWP.
  • Assist in facilitating secretariat services.
  • Conduct review of policies.
  • Prepare and submit reports and research findings.

6.    NATURE AND SCOPE

This position is one of the two (2) positions reporting to the Manager and senior policy officers in the HR Policy Coordination and Advice Branch.  Two (2) subordinate positions, one (1) Assistant Policy Coordination and Advice officer and Trainee Policy Coordination & Advice officer will come after this position

6.1 WORKING RELATIONSHIP

  Reports to the Senior Policy Coordination Officer – HR Policy Coordination and Advice Branch

(a)Internal

    Liaise and consult senior officers within the division and other divisions in the  Department

(b) External

  • Maintain liaison with, Assistant Secretaries and Program Managers of Departments, Provincial Administrations and Development Partners/Stakeholders
  • Liaise and consult with PSRMU and other Reform Secretariats
  • Liaise and partner with Australian Public Service Commission to develop new initiatives or policies to enhance the role of Public Service Depts./Agencies
  • Liaise with Research Institutions for information and advice.
  • Establish a good working relationship with other reform interventions in other departments.

6.2  WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate a high level of professional standards and commitment resulting in quality and sound advice on the relevant acts, regulations and policies in the Public Service

7.CONSTRAINTS FRAMEWORK AND BOUNDARIES

Rules/procedures:

 

Understand Government policy procedures/requirements, Acts & Regulations.

Decision:

 

Advise on new policy initiatives and development.

Recommendations:

 

Initiate, review new policy development. Review policy submission and advice appropriately.

8.CHALLENGES

The major challenge of this position is to be aware of the legal requirements, procedures and processes in terms of providing advice on government policy initiatives.

9.QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

(a) Qualification

  • Possess a degree in Public Policy Management, Public Administration, Human Resource Management and or Political Science or equivalent from a recognized university

(b) Knowledge

Possess a sound level of:

  • Office procedures
  • Public Service Management Act
  • Public Service General Orders
  • Public Finance Management Act
  • Gender Equity & Social Inclusion Policy
  • Research methods especially research and analysis.
  • Job Evaluation and Classification Systems (HAY).

(c)Skills:

  • Written and Oral (presentation) Communications. 
  • Computing 
  • Analytical and Research   
  • Public Relations.
  • Inter-personal

(d) Work Experience

  • A minimum of three (3) years working experience in Human Resource Management. Proven record in policy research, formulation and coordination within the Public Service or Private Sector is essential. 

 

Job Type:

Full Time

Language Requirements:

English

Salary(per annum):

K40324.00

Job Location:

Waigani

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