APS6 Policy Officers

Randstad Australia; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Australia is partnering with a prominent Federal Government client in the disability sector to deliver an APS6 Policy Officer role. This position focuses on managing complex policy analysis, reform projects, and strategic policy implementation to drive national reform outcomes.

The role involves developing reform policy, preparing high-quality briefs and reports, and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills for government audiences.
• Experience developing, implementing, and reviewing strategic policy, briefs, and reports.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaborative communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgement in changing priorities.
• Experience or knowledge in disability sector reform, legislative frameworks, or procurement is desirable.
• Expertise in program governance or project planning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reform policy, strategies, and projects aligned with sector reform programs.
• Prepare high-standard policy documents, briefs, reports, presentations, and corporate correspondence for government audiences.
• Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders through active engagement.
• Apply structured analytical frameworks, research, and data inputs to form practical recommendations on complex issues.
• Exercising sound judgement and initiative under limited supervision within governance and authorising arrangements.
• Flexibly adapting to emerging priorities and managing competing demands in an evolving operating environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Disability reform knowledge

Procurement knowledge

Project planning

Job description

• National Footprint, Flexible Work Arrangements

• Multiple Positions, Strategic Policy
• Federal Government, Disability Sector
• National Footprint, Flexible Work Arrangements

Are you an experienced policy officer who wants to make an impact on a national scale by supporting critical policy reform, developing strategic initiatives, and improving participant outcomes within the disability sector?

I am currently partnering with a prominent Federal Government client in the disability sector with an exciting and specialised role of APS6 Policy Officer. This is a critical role within the division, responsible for managing complex policy analysis, reform projects, and strategic policy implementation.

About The Opportunity

In this role, you will contribute to reform policy, strategies, and projects related to key reform agendas. Working under limited guidance, you will apply sound judgement, technical inputs, and strong analytical skills to manage complex and sensitive issues while driving efficient and effective outcomes for the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing reform policy, strategies, and projects aligned with sector reform programs.
• Preparing high-standard policy documents, briefs, reports, presentations, and corporate correspondence for government audiences.
• Building, managing, and maintaining strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders through active engagement.
• Applying structured analytical frameworks, research, and data inputs to form practical recommendations on complex issues.
• Exercising sound judgement and initiative under limited supervision within governance and authorising arrangements.
• Flexibly adapting to emerging priorities and managing competing demands in an evolving operating environment.

Ideally you will possess

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with the ability to write effectively for a government audience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing strategic policy, briefs, and reports.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a collaborative working style.
• Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and adapt flexibly to changing priorities.
• Experience or knowledge in disability sector reform, legislative frameworks, strategic commissioning, or Commonwealth procurement rules (highly desirable).
• Expertise in program governance, project planning methodologies, or complex procurement (desirable).

PLEASE NOTE: You Must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible for this position

Experience

5 years