Strategic Policy Design Lead

Randstad; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking an APS6 Design Strategist to lead strategic policy initiatives and complex project delivery within a federal department. You will manage schedules, budgets, risks, and provide expert advice while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to advance agency objectives.

The role requires independent research, interpretation of legislation, and drafting executive briefs, business cases, and ministerial correspondence. A tertiary qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Ability to undertake independent research, interpret complex legislation and policy frameworks, and draft high-level reports, business cases, speeches, and Ministerial correspondence.
• Strong team leadership to guide staff, manage performance, and exercise delegated authority to resolve operational challenges under limited direction.
• Experience creating and managing project schedules, tracking budgets and expenditure, mitigating risks/issues, and ensuring quality control in deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic policy initiatives and complex project delivery to support agency objectives.
• Manage team workflows, schedules, budgets, and risks to ensure timely outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive meaningful policy impact.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Policy drafting

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Randstad is seeking an APS6 Design Strategist to lead strategic policy initiatives and complex project delivery within a federal department. You will manage schedules, budgets, risks, and provide expert advice while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to advance agency objectives.

The role requires independent research, interpretation of legislation, and drafting executive briefs, business cases, and ministerial correspondence. A tertiary qualification is desirable.