Policy Officer

6 months ago

Adelaide Region SA, Australia Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Full time

APS Level 4 | APS Level 5 | APS Level 6 | Executive Level 1
- Adelaide, SA; Alice Springs, NT; Bendigo, VIC; Brisbane, QLD; Canberra, ACT; Darwin, NT; Hobart, TAS; Mackay, QLD; Melbourne, VIC; Newcastle, NSW; Orange, NSW; Perth, WA; Sydney, NSW; Townsville, QLD
- $75,996 - $128,200

**About the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations**
We enable access to quality skills, training and employment services to support Australians find secure work in fair, productive and safe workplaces - supporting individuals and our nation to prosper.

**Please note, this opportunity is for Ongoing Department of Employment and Workplace Relations/APS employees only.**

**Please discuss the possibility of release with your manager before applying.**

**The Role**
The Apprenticeships Policy and Reform Branch is establishing new teams that will work together to deliver a Strategic Review of the Australian Apprenticeships System over the next eight months. The Review will help shape long-term policy for the Australian Apprenticeships System and contribute to the Government’s economic and social wellbeing objectives.

Expressions of interest are sought from high-performing, motivated staff to contribute to this exciting work program.

**Skills and Capabilities**
The **Research and Policy Team** will manage and coordinate the review, conduct desktop research and policy analysis, undertake procurement and contract management of specialist research, coordinate stakeholder consultations, perform Review secretariat functions, and author the Review report. We are seeking experienced Policy and Project Officers to fill a range of positions within this team.

The **Modelling Team** will engage with data, research and review findings to model and assess the effectiveness of current and potential apprenticeships policy interventions. The team will analyse program data and develop new modelling capabilities to improve evidence-based policy development and analysis. We are seeking experienced Economists, Data Scientists or Financial Modellers to fill a range of positions within this team.

We are looking for people with a broad range of skills and abilities. Maybe you have deep technical expertise regarding policy such as economics and data analysis, or a whole of government perspective on areas our work intersects with, or the ability to communicate complex ideas dynamically. Most importantly, you should want to work in a small, agile, fast-paced environment that is engaging and supportive.

Desired skills at the **APS Level 4** include:

- Prepare draft policy documentation for review by senior staff
- Draft replies to straightforward and less complex policy queries
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to policy development
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including good judgement and resilience
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with others

Desired skills at the
**APS Level 5 **include:

- Strong analytical skills and the ability to contribute to policy development
- Ability to clearly explain complex concepts, ideas and arguments to a range of audiences
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including good judgement and resilience
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with others

Desired skills at the
**APS Level 6** include:

- The ability to be flexible, highly motivated and contribute to the delivery of a challenging workload under often tight deadlines
- An ability to think strategically, including synthesising complex information and identifying effective solutions
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to contribute and lead policy development
- Ability to clearly explain complex concepts, ideas and arguments to a range of audiences
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong liaison skills, including an ability to quickly develop productive working relationships with staff at all levels, particularly with peers and senior management
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with others

Desired skills at the
**Executive Level 1** include:

- Experience in managing teams and providing leadership in the workplace,
- Strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach to delivery,
- Experience in leading policy development,
- Ability to clearly explain complex concepts, ideas and arguments to a range of audiences,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- Strong interpersonal skills, including good judgement and resilience,
- Ability to work autonomously and lead small teams.

If you are enthusiastic, agile and motivated to shape the future of work for Australians, we would love to hear from you.

**The Opportunity**
This position is available to Ongoing Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and APS employees as a temporary transfer at level or a temporary performance (Acting) opportunity for a period of 8 months.

**Eligibility**

**How

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