Education Policy Specialist

6 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeePolicy Full time $83,908 - $89,806

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 Higher Education Access and Equity Branch delivers high-impact policy and programs to improve higher education outcomes for under-represented students. This is achieved across various teams within the Branch, encompassing policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, and program management.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Policy and Program Officer supports delivery of work within one of the below teams.

  • Suburban University Study Hubs team
    • This team manages policy development and program implementation, including competitive grant processes, Ministerial briefings, and media opportunities, as well as establishing and managing funding arrangements for new hubs.

Key Responsibilities

The Policy and Program Officer may be responsible for:

  • Developing program designs and materials with guidance from senior team members
  • Organising workshops and meetings to support stakeholder engagement
  • Supporting grant rounds in line with legislative, policy, and probity requirements
  • Program management, including stakeholder liaison, finance, progress monitoring, and reviewing milestone reports
  • Contributing to broader monitoring and reporting activities to ensure program objectives are met
  • Undertaking research and data analysis to identify trends and issues relevant to both programs and policy
  • Producing written briefing papers and correspondence for the Minister, departmental officers, and working groups

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens or in the process of obtaining it. A Baseline security clearance is also required.

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