Aps 5 - Policy Officer - Security and Estate Group
2 months ago
$83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Canberra - ACT, Enoggera - QLD
**The Role**
The Security and Estate Group (SEG) is seeking Policy Officers to support Defence's mission to defend Australia and its national interests. As a Policy Officer within SEG, you will provide general administrative support, manage information requests, and contribute to the preparation of internal reports and briefing papers. Your role will involve collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to foster effective working relationships and representing your work area at relevant meetings and forums.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Undertaking research and analysis to support the development of new policy;
- Supporting stakeholder engagement, including internal and external stakeholder consultation to support policy development;
- Assisting in the planning, drafting, editing and communication of policy documents and supporting material such as, papers, reports and reviews;
- Understanding and interpreting relevant legislation and regulations that impact our policies;
- Contributing to team and divisional capacity in policy, program support and/or communications and stakeholder engagement.
**About our Team**
Dive into the heart of the Defence Estate with the Security and Estate Group (SEG), where you'll be at the forefront of learning how SEG develops, sustains and protects an estate spanning over 3.8 million hectares - the Commonwealths largest landholding. This is your chance to contribute to the vital functions that keep our Defence forces operational, from the security of our 70 major bases to management of more than 1,000 Defence owned and leased properties.
Seize the opportunity to make a significant impact with SEG today The SEG comprises four divisions (Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Security and Estate Transformation) that strengthen the links between security and the Defence Estate, and support Defence’s mission and the integrated, focused force outlined in the 2024 National Defence Strategy.
Our current Policy Officer vacancies exist in the following divisions:
- Defence Security Division - provides adaptable security services to Defence and Defence industry, and provides timely, considered guidance to all Defence employees. Your work here will contribute to securing Defence by developing, advising on, implementing and reviewing Defence security policies (domestic and international) to elevate national security.
- Estate Transformation Division - established in July 2024, this division is tasked with strengthening the resilience of the Defence Estate through Defence wide integration, reorientation and collaboration. Here you will contribute to process reform, Defence Estate optimisation, and engagement with central agencies on estate management policy and the implementation of Government direction and strategic intent. Developing and implementing strategic planning principles for the Defence Estate, leading implementation of Government decisions with respect to the Defence Estate Audit, property acquisitions, leasing, disposal and management of estate related native title are also key responsibilities of the division.
We are seeking Policy Officers who possess a range of the following skills and experience to fill vacancies across our division:
- A high level of personal drive, initiative and integrity, taking personal responsibility and initiative for meeting objectives and progressing work;
- Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills;
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and deliver quality outcomes;
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build and cultivate productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, to deliver shared outcomes, including negotiation skills;
- Skilled in researching, collecting, and analysing information for informed decision-making;
- Highly organised, be able to prioritise competing deadlines, including great attention to detail;
- Committed to professional growth and interested in seeking learning and development opportunities.
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