Aps 6 - People Policy Officer

1 month ago


Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

$91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Brindabella Park - ACT

**The Role**
Are you motivated for an opportunity as a People Policy Officer with the Department of Defence?

You will play a vital part in assisting in the development and implementation of policy advice to Defence Leadership and Minister(s) on Australian Defence Force (ADF) people policy and employment conditions.

Roles may include work in various areas such as, superannuation and overseas policy. In the course of a day you may be accountable for:

- Progressing conditions of service policy outcomes to support Defence capability;
- Researching, analysing and developing options and solutions on complex conditions of service issues;
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders on people policy matters related to various employment conditions;
- Managing ministerial and departmental correspondence and briefs; and
- Preparing high quality strategic briefs that enable Defence leadership to make well informed policy decisions.

**About our Team**
You will join a supportive team that encourages personal development. The team’s manage a fast paced, high profile work environment, prioritising appropriate policy outcomes for the Department of Defence and our workforce. This recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in the below directorates.
- **Superannuation Policy and Special Projects **is responsible for providing policy advice and analysis to the Senior Leadership Group (SLG) and Ministers, and delivering ADF strategic policy reform. This includes policy proposals and implementation to military superannuation schemes and amendments to legislation. The Directorate also supports the Minister for Defence Personnel in responding to veterans’ queries and concerns.
- ** Overseas and Housing Policy** is responsible for developing and maintaining a competitive suite of non-salary conditions to enable Defence capability through people. The team manages a number of people policy initiatives contributing to Defence’s international objectives.

Both teams offer flexible workplace arrangements. Travel to Canberra may be required twice annually.

You’re self-motivated with a keen eye for detail. You’re flexible and willing to receive and provide constructive feedback. To be successful, you’ll need to:

- Be innovative and have initiative.
- Have the ability to work in a changing environment by remaining flexible, agile and adaptable.
- Have strong critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Be able to communicate well with stakeholders and prepare complex documents.
- Have a curious mindset and be comfortable exploring unfamiliar concerns, as well as challenging the norm.



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