Aps4 Policy Analyst

Chandler Macleod is the leading provider of temporary contractors to the Federal, NSW and local Government and has partnered with these Departments and Agencies for more than 25 years.
At Chandler Macleod our mission is to recruit using the BestFit™ methodology which is tailored to providing the most suitable candidate for every position at every level for every Government Department and Agency.
Chandler Macleod is currently recruiting for an APS4 Policy Analyst to join a Federal Government Agency on a contract of 12 months with possibility of extension and located in Surry Hills, NSW.
About the Role:
The APS4 Policy Analyst is a project-based position, supporting the provision of policy analysis and recommendations within an assigned IEP project area. Advice will be based on document review, stakeholder consultation, existing policies and legislation. The position will have a considerable level of contact with internal stakeholders from across the portfolio, and may have some external stakeholder engagement responsibilities, such as coordinating meetings and workshops.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Analysing and interpreting legislation, policies, reports, strategies and program/project plans,
• Conducting desktop research to inform policy and strategy design,
• Coordinating and liaising with internal procurement teams and external suppliers,
• Contributing to briefings, reports, business cases and other executive material,
• Developing materials, agendas and PowerPoint presentations for meetings and workshops. Key skills required for role/s:
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to prepare reports, briefs, emails and administrative documentation,
• Conceptual and analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to understand and synthesise information from a range of strategic, academic, policy or legislative sources,
• Strong stakeholder relationship management and interpersonal skills. Desirable skills to have for the role/s:
• Relevant social sciences undergraduate or postgraduate qualification (e.g. political science, public policy, economics, sociology, communications) and familiarity with key concepts in qualitative research
• Experience working or studying in an interdisciplinary context, demonstrating the ability to acquire working knowledge of complex concepts from fields such as statistics, econometrics and health economics,
• Understanding of current policy trends and debates relevant to the disability sector and/or social policy in Australia.

Previous experience in an Executive Assistant role required.
Please note you must be an Australian Citizen to be eligible to apply.
If you are interested in the position, then please click on the APPLY BELOW button or alternatively you can email your CV to chloe.dye@chandlermacleod.com