APS5/6 Policy Officers

Chandler Macleod Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Stakeholder engagement opportunities

Domestic and international engagement

Nationally significant projects

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for a permanent Policy Officer role based in Canberra. You will contribute to policy development, strategic engagement, and complex government advisory work within a major national capability program.

The role focuses on delivering policy frameworks, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and producing high-quality briefings and ministerial correspondence, with opportunities for domestic and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience developing policy, strategy, or government advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to navigate complex or ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic policy advice on complex and emerging issues.
• Support international engagement and partnership initiatives.
• Develop policy frameworks and implementation strategies.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and ministerial correspondence.
• Build relationships across government, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Contribute to management of sensitive and high-priority projects.
• Research, analyse, and distill complex information for decision-making.
• Support cross-functional teams in delivering strategic outcomes.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Government advisory

Communication skills

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for a permanent opportunity supporting one of Australia's most significant national capability programs. This role offers the chance to contribute to complex policy development, strategic engagement, and international collaboration that will shape Australia's future security and economic landscape.

As a Policy Officer, you will contribute to the development and implementation of policy frameworks, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities supporting a major Australian Government program.

Key responsibilities

• Providing strategic policy advice on complex and emerging issues
• Supporting international engagement and partnership initiatives
• Developing policy frameworks and implementation strategies
• Preparing high-quality briefings, reports, and ministerial correspondence
• Building productive relationships across government, industry, and international stakeholders
• Contributing to the management of sensitive and high-priority projects
• Researching, analysing, and distilling complex information to support decision-making
• Supporting cross-functional teams in delivering strategic outcomes

Key Criteria

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing policy, strategy, or government advice
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Sound judgement and the ability to work in complex or ambiguous environments
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes
• A collaborative approach with a commitment to teamwork
• Resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion

What's on Offer

• Work on nationally significant and high-profile projects.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunities for domestic and international stakeholder engagement.
• Locations available in Canberra, Adelaide and Rockingham.

Eligibility

• Be Australian Citizens.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)Security Clearance.