APS 6 Policy Officer

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced APS 6 level Policy Officer to support a high-profile federal government function driving strategic reform across the disability market. This role can be based in any client location across Sydney and offers a chance to contribute to meaningful, large-scale policy outcomes.

About the Role
As an APS 6 level Policy Officer, you will play a key role in delivering complex and high-impact policy initiatives aligned to national reform priorities. You will work closely with stakeholders and contribute to policy development, analysis and implementation activities.

• Contribute to policy reform initiatives to improve outcomes across the disability market
• Undertake complex policy analysis, development and implementation activities
• Develop and deliver policy papers, briefings, reports, and presentations
• Use data, research and technical inputs to inform recommendations and decisions
• Support and contribute to reform projects and strategic initiatives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Design and support stakeholder engagement activities
• Work collaboratively within a team to deliver policy outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $60.26 per hour, 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.
• Opportunity to influence national policy reform and make a meaningful impact
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options
• Exposure to high-level government processes and decision-making
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Build your expertise in a highly visible and strategically important program

About You
You are a motivated and capable policy professional with strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, looking to make an impact within the public sector.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic policy and reform initiatives
• Experience developing and implementing policy, programs or projects
• Strong background in analysing data and preparing high-quality policy documents
• Experience working with or interpreting legislation
• Exposure to strategic commissioning is highly regarded
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a government audience
• Strong judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with limited direction
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Motivation to improve outcomes within the disability market

Desirable:

• Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the disability sector
• Understanding of Commonwealth procurement rules

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.
Positions close for submissions on MONDAY 15th 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.