Senior Policy Officer — National Reform & Analysis

Job Q; Australian Capital Territory; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Government Department is seeking APS5-EL2 level Policy Officers/Senior Policy Advisers to join a high-profile reform agenda. You will lead and contribute to policy development, provide strategic advice, and coordinate across jurisdictions. Strong written skills and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Roles require Australian citizenship and baseline Government Security Clearance. Opportunities available across APS5, APS6, EL1 and EL2 equivalent levels with potential extensions and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering policy advice within a government or regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of policy development, implementation and evaluation processes.
• Advanced written communication skills, including the preparation of ministerial and executive-level documentation.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking capability.
• The ability to interpret complex information and develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience engaging with a broad range of stakeholders and building productive working relationships.
• Strong judgement, strategic thinking and the ability to navigate complex policy environments.
• Experience supporting governance frameworks, decision-making processes and policy coordination activities.
• An understanding of Commonwealth Government processes and machinery of government will be highly regarded.
• Experience in family, domestic and sexual violence policy, women's safety, child wellbeing, social policy or related sectors will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Leading or contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of government policy.
• Providing strategic policy advice on complex and emerging issues.
• Undertaking research, analysis and evidence gathering to support policy development and decision-making.
• Preparing high-quality Cabinet submissions, ministerial briefs, executive correspondence, discussion papers and policy recommendations.
• Developing policy positions, implementation strategies and reform proposals.
• Coordinating consultation and engagement activities across government, industry and community stakeholders.
• Managing relationships with Commonwealth, state and territory government representatives.
• Supporting intergovernmental forums, governance arrangements and policy committees.
• Identifying policy risks, opportunities and impacts and providing practical recommendations.
• Monitoring policy outcomes, emerging trends and government priorities to inform future reform initiatives.

Job description

Australian Government Department is seeking APS5-EL2 level Policy Officers/Senior Policy Advisers to join a high-profile reform agenda. You will lead and contribute to policy development, provide strategic advice, and coordinate across jurisdictions. Strong written skills and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Roles require Australian citizenship and baseline Government Security Clearance. Opportunities available across APS5, APS6, EL1 and EL2 equivalent levels with potential extensions and