Strategic Policy & Project Lead (APS6)

Chandler Macleod Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Design Strategist to join a high-performing government team based in Surry Hills, NSW. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic professional with strong policy, project, and stakeholder engagement expertise to contribute to complex initiatives that support organisational objectives and service delivery outcomes.

As an APS6 Design Strategist, you will undertake complex strategic, policy, and project-related work

Qualifications

• Experience within strategy, policy, program, or project management environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret complex information.
• Excellent written communication skills, including preparation of executive and policy documentation.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management experience.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, governance activities, and reporting.
• Conduct complex research, investigations, and analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Prepare executive briefs, business cases, reports, discussion papers, and other corporate documentation.
• Coordinate project reporting, status updates, and exception reporting.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, procurement activities, and contract management processes.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and benefits.
• Provide specialist advice and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support policy development, implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strategy & policy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Autonomous work

Education

Tertiary qualifications in policy or related field

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Design Strategist to join a high-performing government team based in Surry Hills, NSW. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic professional with strong policy, project, and stakeholder engagement expertise to contribute to complex initiatives that support organisational objectives and service delivery outcomes.

As an APS6 Design Strategist, you will undertake complex strategic, policy, and project-related work