Policy Officer

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

**Policy Officer**
**Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency**:
**Closes: 21 March 2023**:
**Classification**: Administrative Services Officer Class 5
**Salary**: $84,749 - $89,705 plus superannuation
**Position No**: 39604
**Directorate**: Chief Minister, Treasury and Economic Development
**Advertised (Gazettal date)**: 07 March 2023

Policy Officer - Policy and Cabinet Division

The Regional, Infrastructure, Planning and Transport Branch of Policy and Cabinet provides whole of Government policy advice and support in relation to transport, infrastructure, economic development, planning, housing, environment, land and Auditor-General matters. In addition, the Branch leads the ACT Government’s regional and cross-border engagement and policy development, as well as coordinating ACT Government services in Jervis Bay Territory

The Policy Officer will be expected, under limited direction, to contribute to the outputs of the division. This may include providing high-quality policy advice and analysis, preparing and coordinating briefings and correspondence on Cabinet and Assembly business, maintaining professional relationships with stakeholders both internal and external to the division, coordinating advice to support participation in intergovernmental forums, contributing to the development of legislation on a range of reform initiatives, contributing to high-priority projects for the division, and undertaking other duties as required. This position does not involve direct supervision of staff, does not require a pre-employment medical and does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check. This position currently requires Working from Home in response to COVID-19 and an activity-based working environment with unallocated desks when in the office.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ+ are encouraged to apply. Hear about CMTEDD from some of our staff.

**Notes**: This is a temporary position available until 31 October 2024 with the possibility of extension and or/permanency. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position works within hybrid and activity-based working (ABW) arrangements. Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

**How to Apply**: Please submit a maximum two page pitch providing examples demonstrating your suitability against the Professional/Technical Skills, Knowledge and Behavioural Requirements for this role outlined in the Position Description. Please provide a current curriculum vitae including two referees.

**Note**:
This is a temporary position available until 31 October 2024 with the possibility of extension and or/permanency.


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