APS6 Policy and Program Officer

Randstad Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty is seeking an APS6 Policy and Program Officer to drive the design, delivery, and governance of complex policy and program reforms within a collaborative federal department. You will manage end-to-end reform activities, develop project plans, track milestones, and coordinate risks and dependencies while producing evidence-based briefs for senior executives.

The role requires rigorous data analysis, options assessments, and the ability to communicate clearly in briefs, reports, and

Qualifications

• Experience with strategic commissioning frameworks and procurement processes.
• Ability to evaluate complex data and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• High-level written and verbal communication for briefs/reports/papers.
• Sound governance understanding and independent judgement under limited direction.
• Experience coordinating and delivering complex programs, projects, or reforms.
• Experience conducting data analysis and preparing policy or strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Design, delivery and governance of complex policy and program reforms to enhance service effectiveness and integrity.
• Manage end-to-end reform activities: develop project plans, track milestones, coordinate risks and dependencies.
• Translate rigorous research and data analysis into practical, evidence-based briefs, reports and decision papers for executives and governance audiences.
• Maintain program performance monitoring and reporting frameworks and monitor delivery.
• Build and sustain relationships across internal and external stakeholder networks to enable reform success.
• Exercise sound judgement to resolve complex, sensitive operational challenges and identify opportunities for system improvement.

Skills

Strategic commissioning

Procurement processes

Data analysis

Evidence-based recommendations

Written communication

Governance understanding

Independent judgement

Stakeholder engagement

Program coordination

Job description

Randstad is seeking a skilled and accomplished APS6 Policy and Program Officer with exceptional attention to detail and strong stakeholder engagement capability. Working within a collaborative, delivery-focused federal department, you will build and sustain key relationships, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful policy and program outcomes across the Australian Public Service.

About your new role

The APS6 Policy and Program Officers will be responsible for driving the design, delivery, and governance of complex policy and program reforms to enhance service effectiveness, sustainability, and integrity. Operating within a multidisciplinary environment, they will manage end-to-end reform activities by developing project plans, tracking delivery milestones, and actively coordinating risks, issues, and dependencies. The role requires undertaking rigorous research, data analysis, and options assessments to formulate practical, evidence-based recommendations, which are then translated into high-quality briefs, reports, and decision papers for senior executive and governance audiences. In addition to maintaining program performance monitoring and reporting frameworks, officers must exercise sound independent judgement and initiative to resolve complex, sensitive operational challenges, continuously identify opportunities for system improvement, and build strong, collaborative relationships across internal and external stakeholder networks.

What you will need to exceed

• Practical understanding and knowledge of strategic commissioning frameworks and procurement processes.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret complex data and information, think critically, and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to evaluate and interpret complex data and information, think critically, and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, specifically in writing clear, concise briefs, reports, decision papers, and presentations for senior executives and government bodies.
• Sound judgement, governance understanding, and the ability to work independently to resolve complex, sensitive issues under limited direction while balancing competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and delivering complex programs, projects, or reform initiatives
• Prior experience conducting data analysis, assessing options, and preparing evidence-based policy or strategic advice.

Desirable

• Experience in working for government

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.

Qualification

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