Our client is a large government department tasked with improving the lives of Australians. Our client is looking for experienced APS6 Policy Officer, and an EL1 Assistant Director of Policy for a 12-month casual temporary assignment, with the potential for further extension.
About the APS6 role:
- Implementation and delivery of new government policy initiatives
- Translating policy into practical, effective and sustainable outcomes
- Planning, coordination and execution of complex policy reform projects
- Preparation of advice to senior leaders on implementation risks, delivery challenges and reform priorities
- Engagement and negotiation with various stakeholders both internal and external
- Coordinator stakeholder processes and activities
About the EL1 role:
- Leading the implementation of the new government policy initiatives
- Drive the planning, coordination and execution of the complex policy reform projects
- Provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders
- Lead engagement and negotiations with stakeholders - both internal and external
- Lead and manage a small team, delegate duties and workload accordingly.
About you:
- You will have proven experience leading implementation and delivery of new policy initiatives
- You will have proven experience working across government - local, state or federal
- You will have a strong understanding of Commonwealth government policy and governance, and how this relates to policy implementation and delivery
- You will ideally have experience working in a government project or program environment
- You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- You will have strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation.
- At EL1 level, you will have experience in leading and managing teams.
Benefits:
- ASAP start
- 1years casual temporary assignment, with potential for further extension
- Full-time hours Monday to Friday - 7.5 hours per day, generally between the hours of 8.30am and 5.00pm.
- Locations considered - Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Hobart
- $67.24 - $92.89 per hour + super
*** Please note the successful candidate for the role must hold Australian Citizenship. You will also be required to complete a Federal Police Check, as well as a Working with Children Check ***
