EL1 Strategic Policy

HOBAN Recruitment is partnering with a Federal Government agency to recruit an experienced EL1 level Strategic Policy Officer located on ANY Client location.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead policy reform and deliver outcomes that shape national programs and services.

About the Role
As an EL1 level Strategic Policy Officer, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering strategic policy and reform initiatives within a complex government environment. You will lead teams, provide expert advice and work collaboratively with stakeholders to influence policy outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and implementation of strategic policy and reform initiatives
• Provide high-quality policy analysis, advice and recommendations to senior leadership
• Manage and mentor a team, driving performance and fostering a high-performing culture
• Engage, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Analyse data and complex information to inform decision-making
• Apply sound judgement to manage risk and sensitive issues in a dynamic environment
• Contribute to governance, planning and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $602.55 per day at EL1 Level, including casual loading, providing you with financial stability and recognition for your expertise.
• 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• ASAP start date, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• National role - flexibility across multiple locations
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid/work from home options
• Contribute to meaningful policy reform with real community impact
• Work in a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Strengthen your leadership and strategic policy expertise

About You
You are an experienced and driven policy professional with strong leadership capability and a passion for delivering reform.
Essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience in strategic policy development and implementation
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams delivering policy, programs or reform in the public sector
• Strong experience working with legislation and governance frameworks
• Experience in strategic commissioning and program design
• Highly developed analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for government audiences
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and operate in complex environments

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the disability sector
• Understanding of Commonwealth Procurement Rules
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.
Positions close for submissions on FRIDAY 12th JUNE COB.

At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at adjustments@hoban.com.au or visit hoban.com.au/adjustments for additional contact details.