Senior Digital Policy & Governance Lead

Council Jobs; Canberra; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government in Canberra is seeking a Senior Officer Grade C to join the Digital Canberra team. The role focuses on delivering strategic policy advice, governance and digital reform initiatives with high visibility across government.

The successful applicant will work closely with senior executives, government writers and policy teams to shape investment, governance and policy directions. A flexible arrangement and opportunity to influence whole-of-government outcomes are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse government audiences.
• Experience developing policy, strategy, governance or advisory products and providing high‑quality advice for decision making.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice to senior executives on technology investment and governance reform.
• Support whole-of-government decision-making processes and cross-government reform initiatives.
• Draft clear briefs, reports and guidance materials for Cabinet and ministerial audiences.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Governance

Cabinet processes

Strategic thinking

Job description

ACT Government in Canberra is seeking a Senior Officer Grade C to join the Digital Canberra team. The role focuses on delivering strategic policy advice, governance and digital reform initiatives with high visibility across government.

The successful applicant will work closely with senior executives, government writers and policy teams to shape investment, governance and policy directions. A flexible arrangement and opportunity to influence whole-of-government outcomes are offered.