EL1 Assistant Director Strategic Policy

DFP Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment on behalf of a large Federal Government Agency seeks experienced policy professionals for multiple EL1 Assistant Director - Strategic Policy opportunities. The role offers national coverage and involves providing strategic policy advice, leading complex reform initiatives and influencing outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities include leading policy delivery, stakeholder engagement and preparation of briefs and strategic documents, with strong emphasis on senior

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear advice for senior executives and Ministers.
• Experience in complex, fast-paced environments with changing priorities.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgement.
• Experience leading policy, reform, project or program outcomes.
• Desirable governance and project planning experience.
• Leadership, coaching or mentoring capability.
• Experience within disability reform, social policy or related sectors.
• Experience delivering complex procurement outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and implementation of complex policy and reform initiatives.
• Analyse complex policy issues and provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, presentations and other strategic products.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities and influence policy implementation outcomes.
• Support branch leadership and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Executive briefing

Project leadership

Communication

Autonomous work

Job description

On behalf of a large Federal Government Agency, DFP Recruitment is seeking experienced policy professionals for multiple EL1 Assistant Director - Strategic Policy opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to nationally significant reform initiatives, providing strategic policy advice, leading complex projects and influencing outcomes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role is available nationally and offers the chance to work on high-profile policy and implementation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and implementation of complex policy and reform initiatives.
• Analyse complex policy issues and provide strategic advice and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, presentations, correspondence and other strategic products.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead stakeholder engagement activities and influence policy implementation outcomes.
• Support branch leadership and foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

About You

• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear and concise advice for senior executives and Ministers.
• Demonstrated experience working in complex, fast-paced environments with changing priorities.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgement.
• Experience leading policy, reform, project or program outcomes.

Desirable

• Program governance and project planning experience.
• Leadership, coaching or mentoring capability.
• Experience within disability reform, social policy or related sectors.
• Experience delivering complex procurement outcomes.

As this role is with a Federal Government Agency, applicants must be Australian Citizens and be willing to undergo the required pre-employment and security screening checks.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [e-mail]1300 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.