Policy Officer: Global Engagement & National Programs

Chandler Macleod Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Stakeholder engagement opportunities

Domestic and international engagement

Nationally significant projects

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for a permanent Policy Officer role based in Canberra. You will contribute to policy development, strategic engagement, and complex government advisory work within a major national capability program.

The role focuses on delivering policy frameworks, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and producing high-quality briefings and ministerial correspondence, with opportunities for domestic and international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience developing policy, strategy, or government advice.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to navigate complex or ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic policy advice on complex and emerging issues.
• Support international engagement and partnership initiatives.
• Develop policy frameworks and implementation strategies.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and ministerial correspondence.
• Build relationships across government, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Contribute to management of sensitive and high-priority projects.
• Research, analyse, and distill complex information for decision-making.
• Support cross-functional teams in delivering strategic outcomes.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Government advisory

Communication skills

Job description

Chandler Macleod Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for a permanent Policy Officer role based in Canberra. You will contribute to policy development, strategic engagement, and complex government advisory work within a major national capability program.

The role focuses on delivering policy frameworks, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and producing high-quality briefings and ministerial correspondence, with opportunities for domestic and international collaboration.