Senior Program & Policy Officer, Regional Development (NA & LG)

Australian-Department-of-Infrastructure-and-Regional-Development; Alice Springs; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work arrangements

Study Assistance Program

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Australian Government department seeks an APS6 Senior Officer in Regional Development, Northern Australia & Local Government. You will contribute to policy, governance and intergovernmental work across Cairns, Darwin, Perth or Townsville with hybrid arrangements.

The role emphasises independent delivery of complex outcomes, stakeholder engagement and rigorous briefing for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver complex operational and policy outcomes with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting government priorities and legislative updates.
• Strong written and oral communication across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and governance administration for large appropriations.
• Analyse infrastructure policy proposals and draft updates.
• Coordinate secretariat work and manage intergovernmental relations.
• Draft inputs for cross-government progress reports and ministerial correspondence.

Skills

Policy analysis

Governance administration

Intergovernmental engagement

Reporting and coordination

Job description

Australian Government department seeks an APS6 Senior Officer in Regional Development, Northern Australia & Local Government. You will contribute to policy, governance and intergovernmental work across Cairns, Darwin, Perth or Townsville with hybrid arrangements.

The role emphasises independent delivery of complex outcomes, stakeholder engagement and rigorous briefing for senior leadership.