Assistant Director, Senior Policy Advisor

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Australian Capital Territory Full time
Assistant Director, Senior Policy Advisor
Full-time Permanent

Details: Working with Community Services Directorate (CSD) offers you the opportunity to directly contribute to supporting the Canberra Community. Everyday our diverse workforce collaborates and drives client centred services to assist the community in creating a safe and equitable environment across the ACT.

The Governance branch within Corporate Services currently has a vacancy for a Senior Policy Officer to join the team. This role will apply conceptual and analytical skills to a wide range of security policy issues. The Senior Policy Officer will contribute to policy development, reform and implementation, including the drafting and coordination of Assembly, Cabinet and policy documents.

The Senior Policy Officer will support the Directorate Security Advisor to implement the Protective Security Framework for CSD, as well as other security related recommendations, strategies and action plans. The role requires experience working within the structure of the ACT Public Service and knowledge of government processes. To be successful you will exercise initiative and sound judgement, possess excellent communication and decision-making skills, and have the ability to development and maintain strong working relationships across government and non-government.

CSD is an inclusive employer where all people are respected and valued for their contribution. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, People with Disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

  • An understanding of the security policy and governance arrangements of the ACT Government is desirable.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in law, social policy, international relations or national security are desirable.

Note: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit a two-page (maximum) pitch addressing the Professional and Behavioural Capabilities, along with your current curriculum vitae, listing two referees and their contact details.

Applications should be submitted via the apply now button below

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