Data‑Driven Policy & Program Reform Officer

Randstad; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Pty is seeking an APS6 Policy and Program Officer to drive the design, delivery, and governance of complex policy and program reforms within a collaborative federal department. You will manage end-to-end reform activities, develop project plans, track milestones, and coordinate risks and dependencies while producing evidence-based briefs for senior executives.

The role requires rigorous data analysis, options assessments, and the ability to communicate clearly in briefs, reports, and

Qualifications

• Experience with 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/papers.
• Sound governance understanding and independent judgement under limited direction.
• Experience coordinating and delivering complex programs, projects, or reforms.
• Experience conducting data analysis and preparing policy or strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Design, delivery and governance of complex policy and program reforms to enhance service effectiveness and integrity.
• Manage end-to-end reform activities: develop project plans, track milestones, coordinate risks and dependencies.
• Translate rigorous research and data analysis into practical, evidence-based briefs, reports and decision papers for executives and governance audiences.
• Maintain program performance monitoring and reporting frameworks and monitor delivery.
• Build and sustain relationships across internal and external stakeholder networks to enable reform success.
• Exercise sound judgement to resolve complex, sensitive operational challenges and identify opportunities for system improvement.

Skills

Strategic commissioning

Procurement processes

Data analysis

Evidence-based recommendations

Written communication

Governance understanding

Independent judgement

Stakeholder engagement

Program coordination

Job description

Randstad Pty is seeking an APS6 Policy and Program Officer to drive the design, delivery, and governance of complex policy and program reforms within a collaborative federal department. You will manage end-to-end reform activities, develop project plans, track milestones, and coordinate risks and dependencies while producing evidence-based briefs for senior executives.

The role requires rigorous data analysis, options assessments, and the ability to communicate clearly in briefs, reports, and