Strategic Policy & Programs Officer – Commissioning

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

Job summary

Talent seeks an APS6 Policy & Program Officer to support complex policy reform, strategic commissioning and program delivery within a Federal Government Agency.

Based in VIC, this 12-month contract offers full-time hours at $60.26 per hour plus super. Australian citizenship is required. Applications close 20 November 2026.

You will analyse information, develop policy options and coordinate reform activities across governance and stakeholder groups.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of strategic commissioning and procurement processes essential.
• Experience in policy development and government program delivery.
• Experience coordinating complex government programs or projects, including risks, milestones and dependencies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills, including executive briefs, reports and policy advice.

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

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Public policy or related field

Job description

Talent seeks an APS6 Policy & Program Officer to support complex policy reform, strategic commissioning and program delivery within a Federal Government Agency.

Based in VIC, this 12-month contract offers full-time hours at $60.26 per hour plus super. Australian citizenship is required. Applications close 20 November 2026.

You will analyse information, develop policy options and coordinate reform activities across governance and stakeholder groups.