Policy Officer

Government client (agency undisclosed); Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Government client (agency undisclosed) is seeking a policy and engagement professional to develop and review policy, project and corporate documents to a high standard. You will build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, design and lead engagement activities, and contribute to reform projects aligned with the agency's reform program and corporate plan.

The role requires strong analytical, research, and communication skills and the ability to produce clear briefs,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Designing, contributing to and leading engagement activities.
• Contributing to reform projects in line with the Agency's scheme reform program and corporate plan.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Problem-solving

Briefing & reports

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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

Key responsibilities

• Building relationships and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Designing, contributing to and leading engagement activities.
• Contributing to reform projects in line with the Agency's scheme reform program and corporate plan.

What you need

• 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.