Program Officer - Policy & Just Transition

Centre for Policy Development; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work and flexible hours

Annual salary increase

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Centre for Policy Development is seeking a thoughtful and highly organized Program Officer to contribute to Just Transition and Wellbeing Government Focus Areas, shaping fair and sustainable policy across Australia and Southeast Asia. The role supports cross-team coordination and events, with a commitment to flexible work arrangements.

You will join a close-knit team that values curiosity, initiative and respectful collaboration.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role suitable for early career or new graduates.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects across teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication; adaptable to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to learn policy processes and government engagement.
• Commitment to inclusive and collaborative work culture.

Responsibilities

• Support project coordination across Just Transition and Wellbeing Government Focus Areas.
• Help organise policy engagement events, roundtables and related activities.
• Assist with project planning, research, coordination and Focus Areas activities.
• Coordinate development and publication of outputs with communications and design teams.
• Support Policy Directors with meetings, grant applications and reports.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Policy research

Written communication

Job description

Centre for Policy Development is seeking a thoughtful and highly organized Program Officer to contribute to Just Transition and Wellbeing Government Focus Areas, shaping fair and sustainable policy across Australia and Southeast Asia. The role supports cross-team coordination and events, with a commitment to flexible work arrangements.

You will join a close-knit team that values curiosity, initiative and respectful collaboration.