Policy and Program Officers

2 weeks ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

APS Level 5
- Canberra, ACT
- $87,264 - $93,294

**About the Department of Education**
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

**The Role**
The Wellbeing and Equity Branch is seeking to fill multiple vacancies for Policy and Program Officers (APS5). The Wellbeing and Equity Branch provides a welcoming, friendly and supportive environment where we develop policy advice and provide information to Government, undertake program and stakeholder management and display national leadership to support the safety and wellbeing of school students.
- student wellbeing and mental health
- child safety
- respectful relationships education
- parent engagement
- social cohesion
- religious discrimination
- rural, regional and remote school education and student disadvantage

**Duties and Responsibilities**
Reporting to an Assistant Director and/or project leader, responsibilities of the APS 5 position may include:

- Supporting the delivery of various measures and related initiatives as directed, including media monitoring, coordinating and responding to requests for response in collaboration with other team and branch members.
- Supporting stakeholder management activities, which may include secretariat functions including arranging meetings, taking minutes, making sitting fee payments and communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Contributing and/or drafting Ministerial correspondence, briefings, agreements and various communication material as directed.
- Supporting the delivery of program management activities, such as procurement, grants or contracts and associated financial management processes.
- Contributing to a respectful, inclusive and supportive division, branch and section culture.

**How to Apply**
- Provide a summary (**no more than 500 words**) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
- Upload your Resume
- Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Please refer to the **Job Information Pack** for more information about the role.

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