El1 Assistant Director, Policy Specialist

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia HorizonOne Recruitment Full time

A large federal government agency created to bring together Australia’s federal law enforcement, national and transport security, criminal justice, emergency management, multicultural affairs, settlement services and immigration and border-related functions, working together to keep Australia safe.

This role is situated within the **Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre**, which drives an all-hazards critical infrastructure resilience regime. The Centre brings together, and builds on, the Department’s critical infrastructure security, cyber security, aviation and maritime security, and background-checking capabilities.

**The Opportunity**:
You will be engaged at the EL1 Assistant Director level on a **permanent transfer** (for APS employees) or **12-month non-ongoing contract** (for non-APS employees).

You’ll join the **Critical Infrastructure Security Policy Section, **which is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act), and leading critical infrastructure policy issues on behalf of the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre.

This is an opportunity to:

- **Take your policy career to the next level** by working with complex legislation and high-profile reforms relating to national security, cyber and critical infrastructure
- Develop your **leadership skills** by managing and mentoring junior staff members
- Join a new and improved **culture** that focuses on a **fun** **team** environment
- **Flexible work arrangements** with the ability to work from home 2 days a week

**The Role**:
Your key responsibilities as an EL1 will include:

- Proactively participate as a senior member of the team in the development, advocacy, prioritisation, implementation and review of critical infrastructure policy to enhance Australia’s national interests, and actively contribute to related Whole of Government policy formulation
- Draft policy and planning documents, reports, ministerial correspondence, briefing materials for senior representation at interdepartmental, national and international meetings committees and other relevant documents
- Build and sustain effective relationships with team members and actively participate in team work and group activities
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to further CISC objectives
- Evaluate processes for continuous improvement of policy development and implementation activities
- Manage delivery of programs, projects and other activities relevant to policy priorities

**The Ideal Person**:

- Knowledge of the _**_national security sector_**_ is highly desirable, but not essential._***

You will also have the following:

- Experience managing and leading a small team including providing mentoring and coaching to junior staff members
- Interest in the legal process and the ability to get across complex legislation quickly
- Demonstrated problem solving skills, with the ability to offer innovative solutions to complex problems
- Highly developed written and analytical skills to contribute to strategic policy developments, including drafting specialised advice on highly complex and sensitive legislative and policy projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead coordination and engage with affected stakeholders across the nation on relevant policy and legislative issues
- Excellent project management, prioritisation and time management skills_ _
- You must be an Australian citizen willing to undergo a police check._

**Salary / Rate**:

- $103k - $122k + 15.4% super
- 12 month non-ongoing contract or permanent s26 opportunity
- Ability to work from home 2 days per week

**How to Apply**:
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact **Liz Strachan** on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. **17318.

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