Canberra-Based Policy Officer, Early Childhood Education

ACT; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Public Service in Canberra seeks a Policy Officer, Early Childhood Education to support policy design and implementation for young children. The role is full-time, temporary with the possibility of permanency, based in Canberra with ABW arrangements and hybrid work.

The successful candidate will write briefings and policy advice, manage priorities, and engage with internal and external stakeholders. Strong strategic thinking, written communication, and public service experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving in government policy or project work.
• Excellent written communication and ability to prepare briefs and policy advice.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic policy development on complex early childhood issues.
• Prepare high-quality written products including briefs, policy advice and stakeholder correspondence.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic policy environment.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including acting as secretariat for an external group.
• Collaborate in a small, high-performing team and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Organisation skills

Job description

ACT Public Service in Canberra seeks a Policy Officer, Early Childhood Education to support policy design and implementation for young children. The role is full-time, temporary with the possibility of permanency, based in Canberra with ABW arrangements and hybrid work.

The successful candidate will write briefings and policy advice, manage priorities, and engage with internal and external stakeholders. Strong strategic thinking, written communication, and public service experience are essential.