Policy and Program Officer

1 month ago


Sydney, Australia Australian Government Department of Social Services Full time

Canberra - Adelaide - Brisbane - Hobart - Melbourne - Sydney

**Position Description**:

- draft advice, including ministerial and executive briefings, to inform and make recommendations to Government and department leaders on policy and program matters
- prepare presentations and reports for internal and/or external stakeholder audiences
- undertake research and analysis to inform the development of new policy and programs
- maintain awareness and monitor progress of longer-term strategic, political or operational outcomes for programs and policy, as well as possible impacts on the work area.

**Eligibility / Additional Requirements**:
To be eligible for employment with Department of Social Services (the department), you must be an Australian citizen. An applicant's suitability for employment with the Department will be assessed through a pre-employment screening process. This will include an identity and criminal history background check.

**Eligibility to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance**:
The suitable applicant must also obtain and maintain a security clearance conducted by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA).

Applicants also must be able to establish their background as checkable to be considered eligible for a security clearance. Any gaps or periods of time spent overseas for 12 or more months (cumulative) that cannot be verified by an Australian referee is deemed uncheckable, rendering the applicant ineligible for a security clearance. Background history must cover 5 / 10 years (Baseline / Negative Vet 1 or Negative Vet 2) of employment, education, residential, criminal history and anything else specified by the AGSVA. The suitable applicant must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information to fulfil this process.

**Type / Length of Vacancy**: Ongoing / Non-ongoing

**Contact Officer Name**: Melinda Gowty

**Contact Officer Phone**: 02 6146 4446

**Application Closing Date**:29-Oct-2024

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