Policy Officer - International Engagement & GPS Strategy

Australian Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Department of Defence—Campbell ACT is seeking an APS6 Policy Officer within the Gender, Peace and Security Directorate. You will contribute to Defence's international engagement priorities, supporting cross‑agency and international partner collaboration and delivering the GPS international engagement program.

Ideal candidates will bring strong research and analytical skills, the ability to produce high-quality briefs and talking points, and the capacity to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• The ability to prepare high-quality briefs, talking points, and reports.
• The ability to work independently under limited direction and to short timeframes.
• The capacity to develop and support complex relationships with stakeholders across Defence, government, civil society and international partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of GPS into Defence's international engagement eco-system.
• Develop briefs and talking points for strategic dialogues.
• Coordinate the planning, delivery and reporting of international engagement activities.
• Support broader GPS Directorate policy and engagement activities as required.

Skills

Research and analysis

Briefs and talking points

Independent work under limited dir.

Stakeholder relationship management

Job description

The Australian Department of Defence—Campbell ACT is seeking an APS6 Policy Officer within the Gender, Peace and Security Directorate. You will contribute to Defence's international engagement priorities, supporting cross‑agency and international partner collaboration and delivering the GPS international engagement program.

Ideal candidates will bring strong research and analytical skills, the ability to produce high-quality briefs and talking points, and the capacity to manage multiple