APS 6 Senior Policy Officer

HOBAN Recruitment is recruiting for the role of Senior Policy Officer on behalf of our client, located in Canberra or Sydney.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy professional to contribute to meaningful, evidence-based policy initiatives that support national priorities.

About the Role

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will contribute to the development and implementation of strategic policy initiatives that advance the agency's objectives.
You will conduct research and analysis, prepare policy advice and briefing materials, and engage with key stakeholders across government.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and contributing to high-quality strategic policy advice aligned with government priorities.
  
• Preparing ministerial briefs, submissions, and other policy documents.
  
• Supporting ministerial and parliamentary engagement processes.
  
• Conducting research and analysis to underpin evidence-based policy recommendations.
  
• Managing policy projects, including planning, coordination, and reporting.
  
• Monitoring emerging trends, risks and opportunities relevant to the agency's work.
  

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact national policy initiatives.
  
• Work with a collaborative, purpose-driven APS team.
  
• Competitive hourly rate through labour hire arrangement.
  
• Flexible location options - Sydney or Canberra.
  

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Strong understanding of public policy development and Australian Government processes.
  
• Proven experience in preparing ministerial or executive-level briefs.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and research abilities.
  
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
  
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, economics, political science or a related field (desirable).
  
  Please note: Applicants must be Australian Citizens.
  Applications close COB Tuesday 18 November.
  

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.