Project / Policy Officer

6 months 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 Project/Policy Officer on a contract for 6 months with 2x3 months extension option.

**Duties**:
The Specified Personnel will work under the broad direction of Program Manager - Knowledge Management, planning and executing work, ensuring timely and successful delivery that includes, but is not limited to:

- Information and Records Management Policy development, Researching, analysing, and formulating new policies or updating existing ones to address emerging issues or changes in government priorities, demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive policy documents, briefing materials, and reports.
- Collecting and analysing data to support evidence-based policy recommendations and decisions.
- Assessing the impact of new legislation on existing policies and making necessary adjustment to ensure alignment and compliance.
- Manage effective internal and external relationship, negotiate with stakeholders in more complex matters and resolve escalated customer issues where appropriate.
- Undertake complex procedural, administrative and service-related tasks, and the provision of policy advice.
- Coordinate and measure the activities of a program, project initiative or specialist tasks.
- Drafting policy documents, briefing notes, and reports to effectively communicate policy recommendations and changes to stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Keeping up to date with industry trends, best practices, and relevant research to inform policy decisions and recommendations.
- Risk mitigation in the form of identifying potential risks associated with policy proposals and developing strategies to mitigate identified risks.
- Contributing to the strategic planning process by providing policy insights and recommendations that align with the organisations goals.

**_ Experience-_**
- The Desired Personnel will have relevant equivalent qualification, skill, and experience to undertake the Services at a service level expected of a Project Officer with emphasis on their ability to work independently, take initiative, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment as well as experience in producing Government Policy documents.

**_ Quality Systems -_**
- The Specified Personnel must provide weekly reports at section and project meetings. The reports must highlight progress made against any Project timelines and objectives, any issues that have arisen or have been resolved, and any other matters relating to the Project or sustainment work.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Applicants must be Australian Citizens.

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