Policy Officer

DFP Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an APS6 Policy Officer in NSW with hybrid flexibility for a 3-month contract. You will contribute to policy reform and provide high-quality policy advice on complex issues, engaging internal and external stakeholders to support reform projects and governance.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and independently while collaborating with a team to deliver results.

Qualifications

• Analytical, research and problem-solving skills to prepare clear briefs, reports and correspondence.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build productive relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with structured analysis.
• Experience applying judgement to complex policy issues and delivering high-quality policy advice.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to develop and implement reform policy related to the Agency reform agenda.
• Identify, build and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop policy, project and corporate documents for review to a high standard.
• Engage with stakeholders and design engagement activities.
• Make decisions using good judgement to progress work within governance.
• Use data and technical inputs to form recommendations.
• Contribute to reform projects aligned with the Agency's reform program.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Communication

Time management

Independent worker

Job description

• Multiple NSW locations – Hybrid flexibility


• 3-month initial contract with view to further extension


• $61.86 per hour + super

Our Federal Government Client provides funding to eligible people with disability to gain more time with family and friends, greater independence, access to new skills, jobs, or volunteering in their community, and an improved quality of life. They also connect anyone with disability to services in their community.

The Role

APS6 Policy Officer Contributes to critical policy reform to drive more efficient and effective NDIS intermediary services and achieve optimal participant outcomes. Additionally, they provide policy advice to the Division by undertaking complex policy analysis, development, and implementation and apply judgement to manage highly complex and sensitive issues in a timely manner and to a high standard.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Working within a team to develop and implement reform policy, strategies and projects related to the Agency reform agenda.


• Identifying, building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Development of policy, project and corporate documents for review to a high standard


• Building relationships and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.


• Designing, contributing to and leading engagement activities.


• Make decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge, under limited guidance to progress work within governance and authorising arrangements.


• Using data and technical inputs to form recommendations.


• Contributing to reform projects in line with the Agency's scheme reform program and corporate plan.

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate analytical, research and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise briefs, reports, presentations and correspondence on complex issues for a range of audiences.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, applying structured approaches to analyse information, identify issues and contribute to practical solutions.


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships, communicate information clearly, and incorporate feedback to achieve positive outcomes.


• Strong ability to flexibly adapt to changing priorities and manage competing demands in a complex and evolving operating environment.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision, exercising sound judgement and initiative while contributing effectively as part of a team.

Desirable criteria

• Program governance and or project planning methodologies and expertise desirable.


• Knowledge and or expertise in disability reform space would also be very well received.


• Experience delivering complex procurement, cognisant of political context

To be eligible it is essential that applicants hold Australian Citizenship and have the ability to obtain and maintain a national police check.

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 [e-mail]1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.