Policy Officer - National Security & International Engagement

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

Benefits offered by this job

National significance projects

Career development opportunities

Domestic and international stakeholder

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for a permanent Policy Officer role supporting a major Australian Government program. You will contribute to policy development, strategic engagement, and international collaboration affecting national security and economic outcomes.

Key responsibilities include providing strategic policy advice, developing frameworks, and preparing ministerial briefings.

Qualifications

• Experience developing policy, strategy, or government advice.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities.
• Analytical and critical-thinking abilities; ability to work in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic policy advice on complex issues.
• Support international engagement and partnerships.
• Develop policy frameworks and implementation strategies.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and ministerial correspondence.
• Build relationships across government, industry, and international stakeholders.
• Research and distil complex information to support decision-making.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Education

Public policy degree / equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for a permanent Policy Officer role supporting a major Australian Government program. You will contribute to policy development, strategic engagement, and international collaboration affecting national security and economic outcomes.

Key responsibilities include providing strategic policy advice, developing frameworks, and preparing ministerial briefings.