Policy, Program & Project Officer - APS5/6

Government client (agency undisclosed); Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Government Opportunities | Policy, Program and Project Delivery | 2026-27 DFP Recruitment in Canberra seeks expressions of interest from experienced APS5 and APS6 professionals for policy, program delivery, and project coordination roles.

Candidates with strong policy-writing and analytical skills will contribute to research, briefs, and submissions while working with stakeholders across government and the broader public service.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy-writing, research and analysis.
• Ability to prepare briefs, submissions and executive correspondence.
• Judgement to interpret legislation, policy and evidence.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with limited direction.
• Experience in complex government or regulated environments; social policy experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Researching and analysing complex policy and program matters
• Developing policy documents, briefs, submissions, reports and correspondence
• Translating complex information into clear, concise and evidence-based advice
• Supporting the design, implementation and evaluation of government initiatives
• Coordinating projects, governance activities, meetings and reporting requirements
• Monitoring deliverables, risks, emerging issues and program outcomes
• Consulting and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing secretariat, administrative and operational support as required
• Managing sensitive and confidential information appropriately

Skills

Policy writing

Research

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder engagement

Evaluation/monitoring

Governance coordination

Administrative support

Job description

Australian Government Opportunities | Policy, Program and Project Delivery | 2026-27 DFP Recruitment in Canberra seeks expressions of interest from experienced APS5 and APS6 professionals for policy, program delivery, and project coordination roles.

Candidates with strong policy-writing and analytical skills will contribute to research, briefs, and submissions while working with stakeholders across government and the broader public service.