EL1 level Legislative Policy & Reform

HOBAN Recruitment is seeking an experienced EL1 Legislative Policy & Reform Officer to join a high-performing Commonwealth Government agency. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior policy professional to lead legislative reform initiatives, provide strategic policy advice, and contribute to regulatory and safeguarding outcomes that make a genuine difference.
Position can be located in any of our client sites across Sydney.
Working within a specialist legislative policy team, you will drive complex reform projects, develop policy positions and implementation strategies, and engage with a broad range of stakeholders across government and the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review and reform of legislation, regulations and policy frameworks.
• Provide strategic policy advice on complex regulatory, safeguarding and operational matters.
• Prepare high-quality briefs, submissions, executive papers and governance documentation.
• Develop consultation materials and coordinate stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage legislative and regulatory reform projects from planning through implementation.
• Identify policy, regulatory and operational risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support governance processes, board and executive reporting requirements.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies and sector stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate of $ 79.49 per hour 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.
• Start date 5 October, allowing you to embark on this exciting opportunity without delay.
• Initial 12-month assignment with potential extension opportunities.
• 12% superannuation to secure your future and support your retirement planning.
• Full-time position, offering 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, enabling a healthy work-life balance and time.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available, subject to operational requirements.
• Work within a collaborative and highly skilled policy environment.
• Exposure to senior executive, ministerial and intergovernmental stakeholders.
• Contribute to meaningful reforms that support improved regulatory outcomes and public services.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Significant experience in legislative policy, regulatory reform or government policy development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide evidence-based advice on complex issues.
• Experience developing policy papers, executive briefs, submissions and recommendations for senior decision-makers.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and consultation skills across government and external organisations.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to influence and build trusted relationships.
• Experience working within regulatory, legal, social policy or public sector environments will be highly regarded.
• A current Baseline Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Please note you do need to be an AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN for this Federal Government role.
Positions close for submissions on THURSDAY 20th AUGUST COB.