Government Program Officer

1 month ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia First People Recruitment Solutions Full time
  • APS5 NON-ONGOING Opportunity
  • Baseline Security Clearance is required
  • Based in Woden, ACT

About the Organization

A federal agency responsible for managing Australia's health system.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver secretariat and governance assistance.
  • Oversee effective program management and reporting.
  • Utilize sound judgement and expertise to inform policy and program decisions.
  • Draft correspondence, briefing documents, meeting minutes, and respond to external information requests.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
  • Engage constructively with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate policy development and program execution.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience in providing secretariat and governance support.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster productive relationships with stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to take ownership of tasks and contribute to team success.
  • Experience in policy and program development, implementation, and management, with strong analytical skills to guide policy design.
  • Capability to deliver support and services for programs and scholarships.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a collaborative approach.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will receive a contract at an APS5 equivalent salary rate, commensurate with experience. This position is notionally for a 12-month term and is located in Woden, ACT.

As this role is with the Federal Government, only Australian citizens will be considered for this position. A Baseline Security Clearance and a recent National Police Check are preferred, or candidates must be willing to obtain them.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your application in Word format. For further information regarding the role, please reach out to the designated consultant.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a 100% Indigenous owned agency that provides contingent contracts, fixed-term contracts, and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.

Our Head Office is located in Canberra with a national reach across all states and territories, including regional and remote areas of Australia.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions encourages applications from Indigenous Australians, Non-Indigenous Australians, and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land throughout Australia and respects their ongoing connection to land, waters, and community. We honor their cultures and pay respect to elders past, present, and emerging.

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