APS6 Senior Policy and Information Officer

Indigeco Pty Ltd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigeco Pty Ltd on behalf of a Federal Government client seeks an APS6 Senior Policy and Information Officer in Canberra to interpret legislation, produce high-quality written advice, and manage sensitive stakeholder matters.

The 12-month contract with extension options offers a pathway to influence policy delivery and operational initiatives within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting legislation and policy.
• Ability to prepare high-quality written advice and briefs.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Capability to manage sensitive matters and competing priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good judgement and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret legislation, policy and procedures to provide accurate advice.
• Manage complex and sensitive enquiries and stakeholder issues.
• Prepare briefs, submissions, ministerial correspondence and stakeholder communications.
• Support policy reviews, process improvements and operational initiatives.
• Analyse risks, issues and emerging priorities to support decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and quality assurance support across the team.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Analytical skills

Written advice

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Judgement

Job description

APS6 Senior Policy and Information Officer

Senior Policy & Information Officer (APS6)

12-Month Contract + 12-Month Extension Option

Australian Citizenship & Active Baseline Clearance Required

Indigeco is recruiting on behalf of a Federal Government client for an experienced Senior Policy & Information Officer (APS6 equivalent) to join a high profile team supporting policy delivery, stakeholder engagement and official government services.

This role is ideal for an APS6-level professional who can interpret legislation and policy, prepare high quality written advice and confidently manage complex stakeholder matters in a sensitive operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret legislation, policy and procedures to provide accurate advice.
• Manage complex and sensitive enquiries and stakeholder issues.
• Prepare briefs, submissions, ministerial correspondence and stakeholder communications.
• Support policy reviews, process improvements and operational initiatives.
• Analyse risks, issues and emerging priorities to support decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and quality assurance support across the team.

About You

• Experience operating at the APS6 level or equivalent.
• Strong policy interpretation and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality written advice, briefs and correspondence.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters and competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Experience supporting policy, program or operational outcomes within government environments.
• Excellent judgement, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Active Baseline Security Clearance
• Experience working within Federal Government or similar regulated environments
• Strong written communication and stakeholder management experience

If you're looking for an opportunity to contribute to meaningful government outcomes within a collaborative and high performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

12-month contract with the possibility of a further 12-month extension