APS 6 Technical Advisory Officer

Are you an experienced and professional technical or operational advisory practitioner seeking an opportunity to contribute to complex decision making and policy support within a federal government environment? A federal government agency is seeking an APS6 Technical Advisory Officer to provide specialist technical and operational advice, contribute to policy and program initiatives, and support the effective delivery of government services within a professional and collaborative team environment.

Role Details

• Job Title: APS6 Technical Advisory Officer
• Type: Labour hire assignment, Full time hours
• Location: Brisbane CBD
• Rate: $60.26 p/h + superannuation

About the Role

The APS6 Technical Advisory Officer provides specialist technical and operational advice on complex or novel issues. The role supports decision making frameworks, policy interpretation, and operational guidelines within a federal government agency. This position contributes to the development of practice guidance, coaching and mentoring staff, and ensuring consistency and quality in decision-making processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical, operational, or policy advice on complex issues
• Apply legislation, policy, and operational guidelines to support consistent decision making
• Coach and mentor staff to build capability in technical and operational decision making
• Manage sensitive or complex situations requiring professional judgement
• Liaise and collaborate with stakeholders, delegates, partners, and providers
• Maintain accurate records and prepare high quality written advice
• Contribute to strategic planning, program, and project initiatives
• Support continuous improvement in practices and processes
• Other duties as required

Mandatory Requirements

• Must be an Australian citizen
• Demonstrated experience providing specialist technical or operational advice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise judgement, interpret policy, and make decisions within guidelines
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy operational environment
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Ability to undertake required criminal history and background checks

Highly Regarded

• Experience working within a federal government or public service environment
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy frameworks, and operational guidelines
• Experience contributing to program or project management initiatives
• Demonstrated coaching or mentoring of staff
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organisational skills

Apply Now!

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a professional federal government team providing technical advisory support, operational guidance, and policy expertise within a structured and collaborative environment.

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.