APS 6 Senior Program/ Policy Officer

• Location: Canberra, ACT; Adelaide, SA; Perth, WA; Brisbane, QLD
• Salary Range: $97,735 - $110,982 + Attractive Superannuation
• Contact Officer: Emily Kelly - 0439 526 782, Emily.Kelly@dva.gov.au

Senior Program/Policy Officers in the Deputy President Group are responsible for developing and implementing new policy proposals challenging pre-existing policies, and delivering programs, communications and engagement activities to improve the veteran experience. These roles are instrumental in driving change across DVA. Successful applicants will be passionate about improving services for veterans, and will need to have strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to support productive working relationships, and build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Successful applicants will need to work as a team player delivering to short timeframes, during peak periods.Duties

• Provide high quality written and verbal policy advice to the Government, Minister and Executive in relation to veterans’ issues, including health and mental health, transition initiatives and grant programs, and drafting associated documents including ministerial and executive submissions and correspondence;
• Interpret and draft policy relevant to the Deputy President Group and develop new policy proposals, including policy costings;
• Ability to deliver against program objectives, through effective team and program management, a focus on operational governance, continuous improvement and evaluation and assurance.
• Ability to analyse and provide technical advice, including using health, social and economic data;
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to effectively prioritise to meet deadlines, manage competing tasks and demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills.
• Project management, including planning and scheduling.
• Procurement and contract management skills.

Eligibility

• Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).
• All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.

Mandatory Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) clearance to Baseline status
• Ability to conduct overnight travel (as required).
• A current Australian Driver’s License

NotesThis recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing positions. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack.Where a non-ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for an initial specified term of up to18 months.A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non-ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months.Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community.DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data-driven organisation.RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: