APS6 Policy and Program Officer

Select Aust Sydney; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Randstad is seeking an APS6 Policy and Program Officer to drive design, delivery and governance of complex policy and program reforms within a federal department. You will develop project plans, manage milestones, and coordinate risks while delivering evidence-based recommendations and briefs for senior executives.

You will engage internal and external stakeholders, conduct rigorous data analysis, and ensure program performance monitoring and reporting frameworks are maintained.

Competenze

• Practical understanding of 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, and executive papers.
• Sound judgement and governance understanding for independent work under tight deadlines.
• Experience coordinating and delivering complex programs or reform initiatives.
• Experience conducting data analysis and preparing policy or strategic advice.

Mansioni

• Lead design, delivery, and governance of complex policy and program reforms.
• Develop project plans, track milestones, and coordinate risks, issues and dependencies.
• Produce high-quality briefs, reports and decision papers for senior executives and governance bodies.
• Monitor program performance and reporting frameworks, ensuring accountability and outcomes.

Conoscenze

Strategic commissioning frameworks

Procurement processes

Data interpretation

Executive brief writing

Governance & judgement

Program coordination

Data analysis & options assessment

Descrizione del lavoro

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.