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Form of work- Multiple APS6 Policy Officers within a federal government agency
- Contract Term: Initial 6 Months contract + up to 6 months extension option
- Canberra City or Brisbane City location
About the Client
Our client is a leading Australia’s disaster and emergency management efforts by providing informed strategic oversight and guidance and ensuring constant connection with local communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advice on high quality policy development, interpretation and implementation, including preparation of correspondence, communications, reports, briefings and responses to other requests.
- Prepare robust, proactive and innovative written advice based on an understanding of the strategic and policy environment and related issues, evidence from research, stakeholder and user needs and organisational priorities
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including other Commonwealth organisations, state and territory governments and external service providers to deliver coordinated, effective monitoring and evaluation of the Agency’s initiatives.
Skills and Experience
- An ability to research and analyse policy issues and prepare advice and reports on relevant activities or milestones for presentation to Senior Executive and key stakeholders
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and experience building and sustaining positive relationships with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders, and as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to make evidence-based decisions using strong analytical, research and problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, to enable briefing and advice to senior executives and ministers
- An ability to work independently, identify priorities, goals and objectives, and manage risks to deliver consistently high-quality outputs to meet targets and critical deadlines
The following skills and/or experience would be highly regarded:
- Experience in emergency management and/or disaster funding programs/policy at Commonwealth, state or local government level
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- To be eligible for employment in this role, you must be able to provide evidence of Australian citizen, be able to obtain a satisfactory National Police Check, and hold, or have the ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.
How to Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to Connie at Talent International by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. Alternatively, you can contact Connie on 02 6129 6*** for further information.
