Policy Leadership Specialist

4 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

About the role:

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the difference made by a leading Federal government agency. The agency supports Australians in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to this in this role.

The agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and excellent office locations. This is a long-term 12-month temporary assignment, and you will be part of a busy team.

As a Policy Leadership Specialist, you will engage in problem-solving and issues management, exercising sound decision-making and judgement to produce policy advice. You will undertake engagement and co-design activities with stakeholders, including the disability community.

Your duties may include:

  • Leading a team to develop contemporary and informed policy and strategies.
  • Building relationships and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Leading the development of policy and corporate documents to a high standard.
  • Designing and delivering engagement activities.
  • Using data and technical inputs to form recommendations.
  • Leading reform projects in line with the Agency's wider reform program.
  • Managing and providing policy leadership to a team.
  • Contributing to building a positive and high-performing team culture.

About you:

You will need:

  • Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
  • Superior communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A collaborative approach, working well in teams and with limited direction.
  • Policy and team leadership experience.
  • Experience developing and interpreting policy, analysing data and information, preparing and reviewing policy papers, reports, presentations, briefings, and correspondence.
  • Candidates with an understanding and experience relating to the disability sector and market will be considered favourably.
  • A relevant bachelor degree.

Benefits:

  • ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance).
  • 12-month temporary assignment with the possibility of extension.
  • Full-time hours, Monday to Friday.
  • Deakin, ACT location + hybrid working from home options.
  • $602.55 per day + Super.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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