Policy & Projects Officer (APS4) - Flexible Melbourne/Canberra

Australian Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 81,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Trade Remedies Commission is seeking an APS4 Policy and Project Officer in Melbourne or Canberra to support delivery of operational policy advice, maintain governance, and provide project management and administrative support. The role focuses on delivering accurate guidance for investigations into unfair trade practices and ensuring timely, high-quality policy outputs.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at Microsoft Office tools, with strong

Qualifications

• Australian citizenship is required.
• Baseline security clearance is required.
• Based in Melbourne or Canberra with flexible work options.
• APS4 level experience and capability in policy and project support.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to development and maintenance of high-quality operational policy and guidance.
• Coordinate updates, undertake research, and deliver practical products.
• Draft, review and update policy documents, briefing notes and staff communications.
• Provide secretariat support to working groups and governance activities.
• Support projects and initiatives related to policy, knowledge management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Project management

Documentation

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

CoPilot

Job description

Australian Trade Remedies Commission is seeking an APS4 Policy and Project Officer in Melbourne or Canberra to support delivery of operational policy advice, maintain governance, and provide project management and administrative support. The role focuses on delivering accurate guidance for investigations into unfair trade practices and ensuring timely, high-quality policy outputs.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and adept at Microsoft Office tools, with strong