Senior Strategic Policy & Stakeholder Advisor (Part-Time)

Chandler Macleod Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced EL2 Senior Independent Advisor to provide high-level advisory, stakeholder engagement and leadership support within a nationally significant advisory environment. This role offers flexible locations across Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne/Geelong or Brisbane and part-time 0.6 FTE.

The ideal candidate will lead strategic advice, engage diverse stakeholders, mentor a small team and drive continuous improvement on governance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience developing high-quality advisory, policy or strategic documents.
• Exceptional written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and facilitation experience.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and sensitive issues.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience influencing outcomes and building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to work autonomously while delivering high-quality outcomes under broad direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic advice, reports and briefing materials.
• Work closely with senior leaders, advisory members and stakeholder groups to identify priorities and inform decision-making.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings and consultation activities to gather feedback and insights.
• Undertake research and analysis to support evidence-based recommendations.
• Prepare executive-level papers, submissions and correspondence.
• Coordinate and support the development of annual work plans and strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support and guide advisory members to effectively contribute to discussions and outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, engagement approaches and ways of working.
• Provide leadership, mentoring and supervision to a small team.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Research and analysis

Policy development

Leadership and people management

Education

Public policy / related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chandler Macleod Group is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced EL2 Senior Independent Advisor to provide high-level advisory, stakeholder engagement and leadership support within a nationally significant advisory environment. This role offers flexible locations across Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne/Geelong or Brisbane and part-time 0.6 FTE.

The ideal candidate will lead strategic advice, engage diverse stakeholders, mentor a small team and drive continuous improvement on governance