Senior Program & Policy Officer, Northern Australia

Australian Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Cairns QLD is seeking APS6 Senior Program and Policy Officers to support the Office of Northern Australia. The role involves delivering complex operational and policy outcomes across finance governance, policy advocacy and intergovernmental work within a fast-paced environment.

The opportunity emphasizes First Nations engagement, cross-government collaboration and delivering

Qualifications

• Meet APS6 Work level standards.
• Engage with First Nations perspectives in policy and delivery.
• Manage multiple shifting priorities and deliver high-quality outputs.

Responsibilities

• Financial and governance administration: manage the $7B NAIF special appropriation, authorise payments and monitor the risk register.
• Policy analysis and advice: review infrastructure projects against government priorities and draft updates.
• Intergovernmental engagement: provide secretariat and coordination for the Northern Australia Working Group and jurisdictions.
• Reporting and coordination: draft inputs for the Northern Australia Action Plan Progress Report and ministerial correspondence.

Job description

Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts – Cairns QLD is seeking APS6 Senior Program and Policy Officers to support the Office of Northern Australia. The role involves delivering complex operational and policy outcomes across finance governance, policy advocacy and intergovernmental work within a fast-paced environment.

The opportunity emphasizes First Nations engagement, cross-government collaboration and delivering