APS6 Design Strategist

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad in Australia is seeking an APS6 Design Strategist to join a collaborative federal government department. The role focuses on leading strategic policy initiatives, complex project delivery, and team workflows to support high-priority objectives, under limited direction.

You will conduct independent research, analyse policy directions, and draft executive briefs, business cases, and ministerial correspondence, while coordinating schedules, budgets and risks with internal and external

Qualifications

• Independent research and drafting high-level reports, briefs, business cases, and ministerial correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic policy initiatives and complex project delivery.
• Manage project schedules, budgets and risks to support high-priority agency objectives.
• Draft executive briefs, business cases and ministerial correspondence for senior leadership.

Skills

Policy analysis

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Randstad is seeking a skilled APS6 Design Strategist with exceptional attention to detail to join a collaborative federal government department. In this role, you will leverage strong relationship-building skills to tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful impact across the public sector.

About your new role

The APS6 Design Strategist will lead strategic policy initiatives, complex project delivery, and team workflows to support high-priority agency objectives under limited direction. This leadership position involves conducting independent research, analysing policy directions, and drafting critical executive briefs, business cases, and ministerial correspondence. You will manage project schedules, monitor budgets and risks, provide expert advice, and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to drive impactful outcomes.

What you will need to exceed

• Ability to undertake independent research, interpret complex legislation and policy frameworks, and draft high-level reports, business cases, speeches, and Ministerial correspondence.
• Strong team leadership to guide staff, manage performance, and exercise delegated authority to resolve operational challenges under limited direction.
• Experience creating and managing project schedules, tracking budgets and expenditure, mitigating risks/issues, and ensuring quality control in deliverables.
• Skilled in liaising across internal and external networks, participating in committees/forums, and providing specialist advice on complex policy or workforce development matters.
• At least 3 years' experience in policy, strategy, or a related sector, along with a tertiary qualification and familiarity with health, disability, or allied health environments (desirable).

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.