Principal Policy Advisor

3 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

This pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading


**The opportunity**:
Are you looking for the next challenge in your policy career? We are recruiting for a switched on, collaborative and delivery focused Principal Policy Advisor (Fixed Term - 18 month contrcat) to join the team.

NTC's Heavy Vehicle Reform team is focused on developing and supporting the delivery of national law reforms to ensure safe, sustainable and productive heavy vehicle and freight transport operations in Australia.

The Principal Policy Advisor undertakes research, develops policy and legislation, and supports the delivery of the Heavy Vehicle Reform Program.

**About us**:
The NTC has a unique role in national land transport policy and law reform. We work across all governments and report via the joint Infrastructure and Transport Ministers' Meeting. We seek to harmonise national approaches to improve safety, productivity, environmental outcomes, consumer confidence and regulatory efficiency.

**About you (Key Selection Criteria)**:
You have great interpersonal skills and enjoy working collaboratively. You are an enthusiastic self-starter who takes responsibility for delivering successful outcomes. Your experience and skills include:

- Significant strategic government policy development and regulatory reform experience
- outstanding written and verbal communication, and the ability to synthesise diverse information sources and build a compelling argument
- senior stakeholder management and the ability to build productive working relationships
- Highly developed analytical, conceptual and creative problem-solving skills including experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis to support public policy development
- adaptable program and project management, involving multiple disciplines and delivery partner
- **Desirable** - Experience in vehicle telematics and the related policy and regulatory considerations

To be eligible to work at NTC you must have unlimited rights to work in Australia and agree to pre-employment screening, which includes probity checks and psychometric testing.

**What you'll get in return**:
You will be working on world leading regulatory reform space. You will joining a small, high performing team with a positive and constructive culture and a focus on delivery. You will receive a competitive salary, and have access to attractive employment conditions and benefits, as well as development opportunities. You will have access to flexible working arrangements to support a work/life balance, including hybrid work from home and office-based arrangements.

While our offices are based in Melbourne, the NTC welcomes and encourages interstate applicants given our national focus and work with all Australian governments.

**What's next?**:
To apply, please submit the following:

- a current resume
- a covering letter, which addresses the key selection criteria listed in the position description.

For a confidential discussion, a copy of the position description or to find out more information, please call Emma Grant 0438 100 625

Applications close 23rd October 2024



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