Senior Policy & Information Officer - Strategic Policy Advisor

SOS Recruitment; Canberra; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

SOS Recruitment is assisting a Federal Government client in Canberra to recruit an APS6 Senior Policy and Information Officer. The role supports a nationally significant program, interpreting legislation and policy while delivering high-quality written advice and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will work with considerable independence, manage priorities, and contribute to policy improvements. Travel may be required, and a baseline security clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting legislation, policy and procedures in sensitive contexts.
• Strong written and oral communication for professional advice and briefing materials.
• Ability to identify risks, assess options and provide practical recommendations.
• Ability to manage sensitive or escalated matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience developing and implementing policies and operational improvements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across government and external organisations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret legislation, policy and procedures and provide practical guidance.
• Manage complex, sensitive, or escalated enquiries including eligibility and records.
• Prepare high-quality briefing papers, submissions, correspondence and ministerial responses.
• Support policy development and implementation of guidance materials and improvements.
• Analyse issues, identify risks and advise senior management on options.
• Support strategic communications and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders across government and contractors.
• Contribute to data quality, reporting and system requirements.
• Coordinate team priorities and provide quality assurance and mentoring.
• Contribute to governance, project activities and business planning.

Skills

Policy interpretation

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Written advice

Discretion & judgment

Job description

SOS Recruitment is assisting a Federal Government client in Canberra to recruit an APS6 Senior Policy and Information Officer. The role supports a nationally significant program, interpreting legislation and policy while delivering high-quality written advice and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will work with considerable independence, manage priorities, and contribute to policy improvements. Travel may be required, and a baseline security clearance is expected.