EOI EL1 and EL2 Policy and Program Leaders

DFP Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from experienced EL1 and EL2 professionals for potential labour-hire opportunities supporting a high-profile Australian Government initiative. Opportunities may be across strategic policy, program delivery, project leadership, governance and executive writing.

Candidates with advanced policy-writing skills and experience preparing influential advice for senior executives and government decision-makers are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• EL1 or EL2 level experience or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Exceptional policy-writing, analytical and strategic-thinking capabilities.
• Experience preparing high-quality advice for senior executives or government decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of complex policy and programs.
• Preparing and quality-assuring briefs, submissions, reports and strategic advice.
• Translating complex evidence and policy issues into clear recommendations.
• Providing authoritative advice to senior executives and key stakeholders.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams and building organisational capability.
• Managing sensitive, high-profile or emerging policy and program matters.
• Establishing governance, risk-management and performance-reporting arrangements.
• Building productive relationships across government and external organisations.
• Managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Supporting executive, ministerial and parliamentary processes where required.

Skills

Policy writing

Strategic thinking

Analytical ability

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Risk management

Job description

EOI EL1 and EL2 Policy and Program Leaders

Expressions of Interest – EL1 and EL2 Policy and Program Leaders
Strategic Policy and Program Leadership | 2026–27 DFP Recruitment is seeking expressions of interest from experienced EL1 and EL2 professionals for potential labour-hire opportunities supporting a high-profile Australian Government initiative.

Opportunities may be available across strategic policy, program delivery, project leadership, governance and executive writing. Candidates with advanced policy-writing skills and experience preparing influential advice for senior executives and government decision-makers are particularly encouraged to apply.

Potential responsibilities

• Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of complex policy and programs
• Preparing and quality-assuring briefs, submissions, reports and strategic advice
• Translating complex evidence and policy issues into clear recommendations
• Providing authoritative advice to senior executives and key stakeholders
• Leading multidisciplinary teams and building organisational capability
• Managing sensitive, high-profile or emerging policy and program matters
• Establishing governance, risk-management and performance-reporting arrangements
• Building productive relationships across government and external organisations
• Managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes within tight timeframes
• Supporting executive, ministerial and parliamentary processes where required

To be considered, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous experience at the EL1 or EL2 level, or in a comparable senior leadership role
• Exceptional policy-writing, analytical and strategic-thinking capabilities
• Experience preparing high-quality advice for senior executives or government decision-makers
• Demonstrated success leading complex policy, program or project outcomes
• Strong leadership, judgement and decision-making skills
• The ability to manage ambiguity, risk and rapidly changing priorities
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiation skills
• Experience leading teams, managing performance and assuring the quality of work
• Discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive or confidential matters

Experience developing policy or delivering programs within complex social policy, community or human services environments will be highly regarded.

These expressions of interest will contribute to a candidate pool for potential EL1 and EL2 labour-hire opportunities during the 2026–27 financial year.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

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 ***********@dfp.com.auor1300 337 ***and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.