At a Glance
- Tasks: Contribute to impactful transport and regulatory policy reforms across Australia.
- Company: Federal Government agency focused on national transport initiatives.
- Benefits: Opportunity to influence significant policy work and enhance your career.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in Australia's economic productivity and sustainability.
- Qualifications: Experience in policy development, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication.
The predicted salary is between 87750 - 107250 $ per year.
Are you an experienced policy professional looking for an opportunity to contribute to nationally significant transport and regulatory reforms? We are seeking high-calibre APS5, APS6 and EL1 Policy Officers for several labour hire contract opportunities within a Federal Government agency. These roles offer the chance to work on complex and impactful policy initiatives that support the efficient, safe and sustainable movement of people and goods across Australia.
About the roles
These positions sit within a high-performing policy area responsible for driving national reforms across transport and regulatory frameworks. Working closely with government, industry and community stakeholders, you will contribute to policy development and implementation on a range of complex and emerging issues. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work across priority projects and strategic policy initiatives, contributing advice that informs executive and government decision-making.
Key responsibilities
- Conducting research and analysis on complex policy issues
- Preparing high-quality briefing materials, reports, submissions and correspondence
- Developing policy options and recommendations
- Supporting project planning, coordination and delivery
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders across government and industry
- Contributing to executive and ministerial advice, including Cabinet and policy submissions
- Analysing data and presenting findings through clear and persuasive communication products
About you
To be successful, you will demonstrate:
- Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
- Sound policy judgement and the ability to assess information from multiple sources
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
- The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
- A proactive and adaptable approach to managing competing priorities
Highly regarded experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:
- Commonwealth and State/Territory relations
- Intergovernmental policy reform
- Regulatory policy or legislative reform
- Program delivery and implementation
- Transport, infrastructure, freight, supply chain or regulatory environments
- Working within government agencies, regulators or similar complex policy settings
Why apply?
These are excellent opportunities to contribute to meaningful policy work that has a direct impact on Australia's economic productivity, sustainability and future transport outcomes. If you have APS policy experience at the APS5, APS6 or EL1 level, hold a security clearance and are interested in your next contract opportunity.
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