El1 Assistant Director - Health Policy

McArthur; Australia; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 128,000; Part time

Job summary

McArthur seeks an Assistant Director, Health Policy to support a Federal Government client serving the veteran community. The role focuses on translating policy priorities into practical, evidence-based outcomes within the Health Policy branch.

Applicants must hold at minimum a Baseline security clearance. This casual position offers full-time hours until 30 June 2027 with a potential 12-month extension, based in a central location in Australia and paying AUD 84.59–92.89 per hour plus

Qualifications

• Baseline security clearance required.
• Experience in Commonwealth health policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and delivery of significant new Government policy initiatives, translating policy intent into practical, effective and sustainable outcomes.
• Drive planning, coordination and execution of complex policy reform projects, ensuring deliverables within timeframes and governance.
• Provide strategic advice to senior executives on policy implementation risks, opportunities and reform priorities.
• Lead engagement and negotiations with stakeholders across government and with external partners to facilitate policy reforms.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on progress of policy implementation activities and identify emerging issues.
• Prepare stakeholder consultation processes and incorporate feedback into policy activities.

Skills

Policy development

Policy implementation

Stakeholder engagement

Health policy

Baseline clearance

Job description

A great opportunity for an Assistant Director, Health Policy to support our Federal Government client that provides care for the veteran community!

• Federal Government opportunity - Central location
• Casual Rate per hour of $84.59 - $92.89 + Superannuation
• Position until June 30th, 2027 - potential 12-month extension!

The Opportunity

McArthur is seeking an Assistant Director, Health Policy to support our Federal Government client that provides care for the veteran community, with this role operating in the branch that helps to ensure policy initiatives translate into a practical effective and sustainable outcome for all stakeholders.

The Health Policy branch lies within a section that provides strategic policy advice to senior executives and Government, translating policy priorities into practical, evidence-based and sustainable solutions.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must currently hold a Baseline security Clearance at minimum.

What's on offer?

This is a casual position offering full-time hours until June 30 th , 2027 with a potential 12-month extension to follow. The role is in a central location and has a competitive casual rate per hour between $84.59 - $92.89 + Superannuation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and delivery of significant new Government policy initiatives, translating policy intent into practical, effective and sustainable outcomes.
• Drive the planning, coordination and execution of complex policy reform projects, ensuring deliverables are achieved within agreed timeframes and governance requirements.
• Provide strategic advice to senior executives on policy implementation risks, opportunities, delivery challenges and reform priorities.
• Lead engagement and negotiations with stakeholders across government and with external partners to facilitate the effective delivery of policy reforms.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the progress of policy implementation activities, identifying emerging issues and recommending solutions.
• Prepare stakeholder consultation processes and incorporate stakeholder feedback into policy and implementation activities.

Selection Criteria:

• Sound understanding of Commonwealth Government policy development, decision-making and implementation processes\\
• Experience contributing to the implementation and delivery of policy initiatives, programs or reforms in a complex environment.
• Experience working within Commonwealth health policy and/or program environments.
• Active Baseline Clearance or higher.