Policy Officer

4 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage a Policy Officer on a contract for 12 months.

Position Overview

These roles are within branches/teams that are fast-paced and present an exciting opportunity to ensure the new Agency provides sound advice to Government and effective support for impacted communities.
- solutions-focused applicants with excellent interpersonal, collaboration and negotiation skills, to deliver key outcomes, Agency-wide.
- Have a strong interest and passion in achieving outcomes.
- Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve Agency goals, including but not limited to charities, community groups, state and territory governments, councils and industry.
- Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to make evidence-based decisions using strong analytical, research and problem solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, to enable briefing and advice to senior executives and ministers
- Be able to manage multiple priorities and be adaptive, responsive and flexible.
- Have a strong understanding of Government and its processes and be able to demonstrate excellent judgement and understanding of the broader operating landscape.
- Have a strong understanding and interest in climate and disaster management, and the issues facing Australia
- solutions-focused applicants with excellent interpersonal, collaboration and negotiation skills, to deliver key outcomes Agency-wide.
- Have a strong interest and passion in achieving outcomes.
- Manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve Agency goals, including but not limited to charities, community groups, state and territory governments, councils and industry.
- Have excellent attention to detail and the ability to make evidence-based decisions using strong analytical, research and problem solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to enable briefing and advice to senior executives and ministers.
- Be able to manage multiple priorities and be adaptive, responsive and flexible.
- Have a strong understanding of Government and its processes and be able to demonstrate excellent judgement and understanding of the broader operating landscape.
- Have a sound understanding and interest in climate and disaster management, and the issues facing Australia.


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