- APS Level 6
- Adelaide, SA, 5001; Brisbane, QLD, 4000; Canberra, ACT, 2601; Darwin, NT, 0800; Hobart TAS, 7000; Melbourne, VIC, 3000; Perth, WA, 6000; Sydney, NSW, 2000
- $98,105 - $107,880
About The Department Of Employment And Workplace Relations
We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces – supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.
Please note, this opportunity is for Ongoing APS employees only.
Please discuss the possibility of release with your manager before applying.
The Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Policy Officer in the Strategic Program Office (SPO). The SPO is part of the Employment and Workforce Group in DEWR. We work on enterprise-wide strategy and transformation, future systems development and funding opportunities. We also help with new policy proposals and business case development, as well as program and project management. The SPO helps deliver key projects while making DEWR's digital service offer better and more effective.
Reporting to the Assistant Director, the APS 6 Policy Officer is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day workload of the team, including contributing to the development of new policy proposals (NPPs), environmental scanning and supporting future system development and funding opportunities.
Skills And Capabilities
We are seeking an individual with the following skills and capabilities:
- Ability to respond and adapt in a positive and flexible manner to change and uncertainty.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and contribute to team and stakeholder meetings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and concisely.
- An ability to critically analyse information, draw out key issues and clearly communicate risks and benefits.
- Strong time management, prioritisation, and organisational skills, including taking the initiative to progress work when required
- Experience contributing to the development or implementation of initiatives, strategies or methodologies relating to technical, policy, IT, operational or service-oriented matters.
The Opportunity
This position is available to Ongoing Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and APS employees as a temporary transfer at level and/or a temporary performance (Acting) opportunity for a period of 12 months.
Qualifications And Education
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Eligibility
Our successful candidate will need to hold a valid Baseline clearance to undertake the role.
How To Apply
Applicants are required to provide up to a one-page summary (no m ore than 500 wo rds) that outlines skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
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In eRecruit (the department’s online recruitment system) you will also need to:
- upload a Curriculum Vitae
- provide contact details for 2 Referees.
Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.