aps6 policy officer.

About the Organisation

Join a Federal Government organisation committed to placing stakeholders at the heart of their work. Our values reflect a passion and dedication to building a positive, stakeholder-centred culture.

As an APS6 Policy Officer, you will play a key role in shaping policy and driving initiatives that contribute to ongoing agency reform. You will apply strategic problem-solving skills and manage complex issues, using sound judgement to develop and deliver informed policy advice. Your work will also involve collaborating with stakeholders through engagement and co-design activities, ensuring that policy outcomes are both practical and impactful.

These will be 12-month labour hire contracts, with a strong possibility for renewal. These full-time positions offer a flexible, hybrid work environment, ensuring a great work-life balance. These roles are based across Richmond or Geelong, some in-office time is required.

As this opportunity is with a Federal Agency, candidates must have Australian citizenship.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading research and analysis to develop policy.
• Preparing and coordinating policy advice.
• Drafting policy, strategy, project, and corporate documents.
• Managing policy projects.
• Identifying and addressing reform and project risks.
• Initiating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
• Participating in co-design, workshops, and forums

The ideal candidate for these roles will demonstrate:

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Understanding of the policy development process and how it works to achieve outcomes.
• Policy development experience including contributing to preparing and reviewing policy papers, reports, presentations, briefings and correspondence
• Candidates with an understanding and experience relating to the disabilitysector and market will be considered favourably
• A relevant bachelor degree

Interested? What Next?

Apply at the link below.

Please note: Applications close on 30th October 12pm. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.