National Policy & Reform Lead — Flexible Work Arrangements

Randstad - Finance & Accounting; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Footprint

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a Federal Government client to appoint an EL1 Assistant Director, Strategic Policy in Australia. The role focuses on driving national-scale policy delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic reform across disability initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead reform projects, translate complex policy into executive-ready products, and manage cross-agency collaboration while guiding resources and teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Analytical and conceptual problem-solving能力 to translate policy into strategic products.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, judgement, and negotiation for cross-agency alignment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a complex environment and drive reform initiatives.
• Experience developing strategic policy and working with government audiences including governance or project planning.
• Exposure to disability reform, complex procurements, legislative frameworks, or strategic commissioning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery, implementation, and analysis of reform projects and strategic policy issues.
• Translate high-level thinking into high-quality strategic products, including papers, reports, presentations, briefings, and ministerial correspondence.
• Engage, negotiate and build unified positions with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy implementation.
• Collect and analyse data to inform advice, recommendations and risk evaluations.
• Provide team leadership and manage resources to support reform objectives.

Skills

Analytical & Conceptual Skills

Stakeholder Management

Adaptability & Drive

Policy & Government Expertise

Desirable Experience

Job description

Randstad is partnering with a Federal Government client to appoint an EL1 Assistant Director, Strategic Policy in Australia. The role focuses on driving national-scale policy delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic reform across disability initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead reform projects, translate complex policy into executive-ready products, and manage cross-agency collaboration while guiding resources and teams in a dynamic environment.