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We are seeking a highly skilled Policy Officer to contribute to critical policy reform aimed at driving more efficient and effective service delivery models and achieving optimal stakeholder outcomes. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, you will provide strategic policy advice to the broader division by undertaking complex policy analysis, development and implementation. In this role, you will be trusted to apply sound judgement to manage highly complex and sensitive issues in a timely manner and to a high standard.
Job Responsibility
Policy Development: Work collaboratively within a team to develop contemporary, informed policies, strategies and projects related to commercial markets and service sectors
Project Support: Contribute to major, high-profile reform projects in alignment with the organisation’s strategic reform program and corporate plan
Stakeholder Engagement: Identify, build, and actively manage strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Engagement Design: Design, contribute to, and lead targeted stakeholder engagement and co-design activities
High-Level Documentation: Contribute to the development of sophisticated policy frameworks, project blueprints, and corporate documents to a high standard
Governance Compliance: Design, implement and work seamlessly within established public sector governance and authorising arrangements
Data & Analysis: Utilise quantitative data and technical inputs to form evidence-based recommendations for senior executive consideration
Requirements
Strategic Policy: Demonstrated experience in strategic policy analysis, data interpretation and the end-to-end development of policy papers, briefs, reports and ministerial correspondence
Public Sector Reform: Experience working within public sector frameworks to design and implement complex reform policies, programs, or projects
Legislation: Practical experience working with or interpreting legislative frameworks and regulatory instruments
Strategic Commissioning: Familiarity with strategic commissioning methodologies and a baseline understanding of Commonwealth procurement rules
Sector Commitment: A strong motivation to optimise market structures, improve service delivery and enhance client outcomes
A relevant bachelor's degree is highly desirable, or equivalent professional work experience in a similar corporate/government policy setting
You must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for employment
Satisfactory completion of a Baseline Security Clearance and National Police Check is mandatory prior to commencement