Policy and Engagement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia CYOS Solutions Full time

**Application closing date**: Wednesday, 31 May 2023 - 11:59pm, Canberra time (in Canberra)

**Estimated start date**: Monday, 26 June 2023

**Location of work**: VIC

**Working arrangements**:The requirement is to work 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

**Length of contract**: ASAP until 30 September 2023

**Extension term**: Any number of extensions until 22 December 2023

**Security clearance**: Must have Baseline

**Rates**: $100 - $125 per hour (inc. super)
- Lead the coordination and development of briefing products, policy advice and talking points for Taskforce Executive, to inform and influence government deliberations and outcomes.
- Use knowledge of Government policy agenda to influence trade simplification objectives and monitor strategic developments across Government.
- Develop, sustain and leverage productive relationships with Government agencies, industry organisations and business.
- Develop engagement plans, organise meetings and provide high-quality secretariat support for STS to connect with industry and Government stakeholders.
- Support planning and reporting through preparation of status updates and identification of any compliance and risk issues that may affect the long-term goals of the Taskforce.
- An existing network of federal government agency contacts in the area of digital economy, transformation and data policy
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with an understanding of government processes and experience representing the government in inter-agency and external engagements
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to craft high quality briefs, talking points and meeting notes with little direction
- Flexible, adaptable and resilient to working in a highly contested environment and able to re-prioritise work at a moment's notice

**Essential Criteria**
- Demonstrated experience working as a Policy and Engagement Specialist, ideally within government.
- Proven ability to deliver requirements and aligns with organisational constraints of multiple agencies/entities.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate between business and technical terminology.

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