Strategic Policy & Program Lead – APS6

Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent is seeking an APS6 Policy & Program Officer to support policy reform, strategic commissioning and program delivery initiatives for a large Federal Government Agency in Victoria. The role focuses on improving disability service arrangements through policy development, strategic analysis and project delivery.

You will analyse complex information, develop policy options, coordinate reform activities and prepare high-quality advice for senior government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of strategic commissioning and procurement processes.
• Experience in policy development and government program delivery.
• Experience coordinating complex government programs with risks, milestones and dependencies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent written communication including executive briefs and policy advice.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of government governance, decision-making and policy frameworks.
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support policy reform, strategic commissioning and program improvement initiatives.
• Undertake research, policy analysis and evaluation to develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Coordinate projects, milestones, risks, dependencies and reporting.
• Develop policy options, strategies and practical implementation approaches.
• Prepare executive briefs, reports, submissions and decision papers.
• Support program governance, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to progress policy and reform outcomes.

Skills

Strategic commissioning

Procurement processes

Policy development

Strategic analysis

Program reform

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Governance

Analytical thinking

Education

Public policy degree

Public administration degree

Job description

Talent is seeking an APS6 Policy & Program Officer to support policy reform, strategic commissioning and program delivery initiatives for a large Federal Government Agency in Victoria. The role focuses on improving disability service arrangements through policy development, strategic analysis and project delivery.

You will analyse complex information, develop policy options, coordinate reform activities and prepare high-quality advice for senior government stakeholders.