Assistant Director - Stewardship Policy

Chandler Macleod Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group, on behalf of a federal government agency, seeks an experienced Assistant Director – Stewardship Policy to shape stewardship policy and governance outcomes within a complex, high-profile program. Canberra-based role to lead a specialist policy stream and provide strategic advice to senior leaders.

You will design and implement governance frameworks, manage risks, and coordinate across diverse stakeholders to deliver safe, secure and responsible stewardship.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering high-quality policy advice in complex environments.
• Strong judgement and ability to translate complex issues into practical outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing capability.
• Strong written communication skills (briefs, recommendations and executive advice).

Responsibilities

• Develop policy, strategy, plans and high-quality briefs for senior stakeholders.
• Provide evidence-based advice on complex and emerging program issues, including end-of-life planning considerations.
• Research and analyse domestic and international approaches to inform policy settings.
• Support governance frameworks and project controls across a large program environment.
• Manage risks and issues, and build effective relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an exceptional opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia’s most significant long-term capability program.

This is a unique chance for an experienced Assistant Director – Stewardship Policy to shape stewardship policy and governance outcomes within a complex, high-profile environment—contributing to a nationally significant program with long-term impact.

About the Role

Working with a major Federal Government program, you will lead a specialist policy stream and deliver strategic outcomes that support safe, secure and responsible stewardship. You will provide clear, evidence-based advice to senior leaders and help design and implement governance frameworks and program controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop policy, strategy, plans and high-quality briefs for senior stakeholders
• Provide evidence-based advice on complex and emerging program issues, including end-of-life planning considerations
• Research and analyse domestic and international approaches to inform policy settings
• Support governance frameworks and project controls across a large program environment
• Manage risks and issues, and build effective relationships across diverse stakeholders

About You

• Proven experience delivering high-quality policy advice in complex environments
• Strong judgement and ability to translate complex issues into practical outcomes
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
• Strong written communication skills (briefs, recommendations and executive advice)

Security Requirement

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance.

Location

Canberra, ACT (Brindabella Park)

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at: https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion