Policy Analyst (APS6)

Hudson AU; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson is seeking a capable Policy Analyst (APS6 equivalent) to provide analytical, research, and report writing support for statutory reviews at a federal government agency focusing on Environmental and Safety Management.

The role requires complex research, evidence synthesis, and the ability to translate technical material into clear, accessible narratives for senior decision-makers. Collaboration with regulatory personnel and subject-matter experts is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience analysing and synthesising complex information from multiple sources into high-quality, plain-English reports, executive briefs, or submissions.
• Strong track record working within government, regulatory, or policy environments, ideally with experience supporting time-limited reviews, inquiries, evaluations, or statutory assessments.
• Proven ability to translate dense, technical, or specialist material into accessible narratives for senior decision-makers without losing accuracy or objectivity.
• Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including technical subject matter experts and regulatory personnel.
• Familiarity with the offshore energy/petroleum sector, regulatory environmental frameworks, legal research, CRIS, or business systems analysis is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Undertake complex research, evidence synthesis, and qualitative/quantitative analysis to support the statutory review assessment teams and review priorities.
• Review and analyse assessment findings, audit evidence, submissions, and technical inputs developed by subject matter experts, identifying key themes, systemic risks, and opportunities.
• Draft clear, concise, and evidence-based written products suitable for review reporting, ministers, and broader government audiences (including briefing materials, discussion papers, assessment summaries, and initial draft findings).
• Work collaboratively alongside technical specialists, legal advisers, and review leadership within the statutory review secretariat.

Skills

Policy analysis

Evidence synthesis

Report writing

Executive briefs

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory environment

CRIS familiarity

Education

APS6 level experience

Tools

CRIS

Job description

Our client is seeking to appoint a capable Policy Analyst (APS6 equivalent) to provide critical analytical, research, and report writing support, for the statutory reviews for a federal government agency focusing on Environmental and Safety Management.

The role will require you to:

• Undertake complex research, evidence synthesis, and qualitative/quantitative analysis to support the statutory review assessment teams and review priorities.
• Review and analyse assessment findings, audit evidence, submissions, and technical inputs developed by subject matter experts, identifying key themes, systemic risks, and opportunities.
• Draft clear, concise, and evidence-based written products suitable for review reporting, ministers, and broader government audiences (including briefing materials, discussion papers, assessment summaries, and initial draft findings).
• Work collaboratively alongside technical specialists, legal advisers, and review leadership within the statutory review secretariat.

Suitable candidates will have:

• Demonstrated experience analysing and synthesising complex information from multiple sources into high-quality, plain-English reports, executive briefs, or submissions.
• Strong track record working within government, regulatory, or policy environments, ideally with experience supporting time-limited reviews, inquiries, evaluations, or statutory assessments.
• Proven ability to translate dense, technical, or specialist material into accessible narratives for senior decision-makers without losing accuracy or objectivity.
• Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including technical subject matter experts and regulatory personnel.
• Familiarity with the offshore energy/petroleum sector, regulatory environmental frameworks, legal research, Cost Recovery Implementation Statements (CRIS), or business systems analysis is highly regarded.

For more information on the role, please contact Pat Hart on 0439 075 391.

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Casual Loading

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