Aps5/6 Policy and Research Officers

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia HorizonOne Recruitment Full time

Our client is a newly established Commonwealth government department focused on delivering the Australian Government’s climate change and energy agenda and to protect our environment and water resources.

You will join a **specialist policy team** responsible for delivering the Australian Government’s commitments under the **National Water Grid Fund**, to plan, identify and build the next generation of Australia’s water infrastructure. This team is **shaping national water infrastructure policy** and developing a National Water Grid - a series of region-specific systems that will help secure reliable supplies of water now and into the future.
- This is your chance to be a part of improving the sustainable management of Australia’s water resources for the environment and our communities._

**The Opportunity**:
The priority of the team is to research different types of potential water infrastructure investment options taking into consideration the government’s priorities for investment. They take a regional analysis approach by researching on a catchment-by-catchment basis to determine what types of water technologies could be used to promote water security.

As an **APS5/APS6 Policy & Research Officer,** you will have the opportunity to:

- Be part of an exciting and interesting agenda in the environment and water sector
- Build your network by consulting with varied stakeholders such as science agencies, state and territory governments
- Work on policy objectives that are a high priority for the Minister
- Join a dynamic, geographically dispersed team and report to a high performing and supportive manager
- Benefit from flexible work arrangements - Preference for you to be located in Brisbane or Canberra, but if you are a strong and independent worker, you can be located from anywhere across Australia

You will be engaged on a **12-month non-ongoing contract with view to permanency**.

**The Role**:
Working within a team environment, you will be expected to:

- Support senior staff in developing policy and strategy positions in key areas that have been identified as strategic topics for the team
- Research, analyse and provide policy advice on potential water infrastructure investment
- Support the team in developing and maintaining productive working relationships with stakeholders including industry organisations, state and territory government officials and officials at other Commonwealth agencies
- Research and analyse current circumstances, limitations, and sequence in which water infrastructure can contribute to addressing water constraints
- Continually scan the environment to ensure relevant issues are informing policy and investment decisions
- Support the team in shaping recommendations to Government, including through the drafting of high-quality briefings and ministerial correspondence on policy and program issues
- Provide the team with administrative support

**The Ideal Person**:
**At the APS5 level,** you could have recently completed your tertiary studies, have a strong administrative background in government and are now motivated to transition into a policy-focused role.

**At the APS6 level,** you will have experience in policy in a federal or state/territory government environment._ _

You will also:

- Have the ability to build strong rapport with a range of stakeholders including state/territory partners to understand what their water infrastructure priorities and issues are
- Be comfortable operating in an ambiguous environment as the scope of the team’s work is still being solidified
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to tailor language to different audiences and with a high level of attention to detail
- Have strong research and analytical skills
- Have the ability to exercise strong judgement
- To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian citizen. You must also have, or be willing to obtain, a Baseline security clearance._

**Salary / Rate**:

- **APS5: $78k - $87k + 15.4% super**:

- **APS6: $88k - $101k + 15.4% super**:

- 2 x vacancies at the APS5/6 level
- You will be engaged on a 12-month non-ongoing contract with view to permanency

**How to Apply**:
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact **Liz Strachan** on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. **17851.

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