Social Policy Formulation
Analyse research, social trends and impact of programmes and services to frame social policy issues and implications
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Social Policy
Levels
Analyse research and social trends to assist framing of policy issues and implications
Identify community- specific issues for policy formulation
Identify trends in the external and internal environment that may impact social service sector
Identify new practices that could improve policy formulation
Describe existing legislation, political framework and policies
Examine broader political, socio- environment to develop and prioritise policy options
Assist in evaluating the integrity and comparability of data sources by interpreting information gathered from a variety of sources for the current policy agendas
Conduct literature reviews
Analyse the relevant subject matter issues affecting stakeholders in social service sector or community
Conduct discussions with stakeholders to better understand policy implications
Facilitate the framing of social policy issues and implications
Oversee the review and formulation of policy proposals
Collect feedback from relevant stakeholders
Apply relevant knowledge about the socio-economic and political environment and demonstrate awareness of issues for stakeholders in the community
Synthesise literature reviews conducted by staff
Analyse broader political and socio-economic environment to ensure appropriate research and data sets are available to inform policy development
Evaluate the integrity and comparability of data sources by interpreting information gathered from a variety of sources for the current policy agendas
Drive the review of research, social trends and client expectations of programmes
Identify global trends and developments to inform policy development
Engage and gather information from relevant stakeholders
Identify new and emerging societal trends
Communicate service and policy gaps to the right platforms for future development
Evaluate broader political and socio- economic environment to ensure appropriate research and data sets are available to inform policy development
Review submissions on literature reviews and identify applications for policy programmes
Define the scope of the policy development and identify policy approaches to achieve required outcomes
Inform direction of policy development by examining policies in the context of whole-of- government priorities and policy agendas
Set strategic direction for social policy formulation and policy responses
Drive collection and analysis of data, and environmental scanning to inform policy development
Lead the evaluation of information to identify breaches and inconsistencies in policies
Lead teams to analyse relevance of existing policies and procedures
Identify legislative requirements specific to policy formulation
Evaluate stakeholder involvement in the review of policies
Achieve strategic alignment through assessment of cross- agency, whole-of- government policy agenda, developments and influences
Shape government policies to support the strategic direction of the social service sector
Interpret information for current and future policy agendas
Review broader political and socio-economic environment to ensure appropriate research and data set is available to develop social policies