aps6 policy officer - capability coordination.

The APS6 Policy Officer - Capability Planning will work as part of a small team to assist in the development and implementation of Agency wide capability and investment policies and procedures. Duties will include:

• Build subject expertise to undertake research and analysis to develop evidence-based policy
  recommendations
• Interpret and integrate information gathered from a wide variety of sources, including policy
  methodologies, and capability SME stakeholders, to distil key policy issues
• Evaluate costs, benefits, risks and opportunities associated with identified policy options to
  recommend solutions suitable to the Agency context
• Identify capability issues and opportunities that arise from activity within business areas or as a
  result of environmental changes, which are likely to have whole-of-Agency implications
• Support engagement with interested and affected stakeholders to provide advice and guidance
  on Agency capability and investment policy and procedures

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

• Experience in policy development and implementation
• Excellent written and verbal communication, research and analysis skills, including ability to draft a
  range of documentation
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Sound strategic thinking skills, including ability to maintain and apply awareness of local and global
  developments, current affairs and policy development and evaluate broad environmental factors
• Ability to build strong working relationships across multiple business areas and to work
  collaboratively with key stakeholders

Ideally you will hold a minimum Baseline security clearance (preferred) or willingness to obtain. Canberra is the preferred location however other locations may be considered.

Salary will be based on the Agency's enterprise agreement (and any negotiated flexibility arrangements) at the time of onboarding. Approximate salary bands (prior to IFA) are:
APS6: $94k - $107k + 15.4% superannuation

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a small but impactful team that has a direct influence in shaping the agency's future strategy, capability and investment.

If you are interested in these positions or have questions please apply now through the relevant link or contact destiny.eze@randstad.com.au. Our team is very happy to guide successful applicants on how to navigate APS selection activities and negotiating S26 transfers, salary discussions etc.