Adviser, Domestic Policy Submissions

Location: Barton, ACT

Application Closing Date**:Wednesday 8 January 2025 by 11:30pm AEDT**

**Classification**

APS Level 6 ($94,715 - $106,438)

**Employment Type**

Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 12 months with possibility of extension)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

**Flexible Work**

At PM&C we recognise the broad benefits of offering flexibility in how, when and where work is performed. We consider flexibility first from a starting position of ‘how can we make this work?’ and consider individual circumstances and operational requirements in making genuine attempts to establish mutually beneficial arrangements. Please reach out to the contact officer if you would like to explore what flexibility might look like for you, such as part time work, variable start and finish times or working from home.

**Who we are**

Cabinet Division operates in a dynamic environment at the heart of government, providing a range of functions to ensure the smooth functioning of the Cabinet, its committees and the Federal Executive Council. The work is interesting and challenging, often fast-paced and has a high degree of autonomy and visibility both within PM&C and across the Australian Public Service. You will have the opportunity to work with skilled and experienced colleagues and leaders in a supportive and collaborative work environment.

The Domestic Policy Submissions team is part of the Cabinet Secretariat Branch in Cabinet Division. The Domestic Policy Submissions team supports domestic portfolio departments across the Australian Public Service to develop high quality Cabinet Submissions and other matters for Cabinet and Cabinet Committee consideration. We prepare strategic Cabinet advice and planning material for the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretary, and advise key stakeholders on all Cabinet and Committee authority matters. Experience in Cabinet Division will position you well for future career development and is well regarded both in PM&C and the broader Australian Public Service.

**What you will do**

Advisors in Cabinet Division’s Domestic Policy Submissions Team require a sound understanding of government processes, including Cabinet and Budget processes, and an ability to work independently in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Key tasks for this position include:

- Supporting Cabinet and its Committees including (but not limited to) the Expenditure Review Committee.
- Leading on one, or a number of, Government portfolios and their interactions with the Cabinet and Cabinet committee process, entailing high level stakeholder engagement with the Cabinet Secretary’s and Prime Minister’s Offices and stakeholders across the Australian Public Service.
- Contributing to, and preparing strategic advice for Cabinet and Cabinet Committees, and preparing planning documents for the Prime Minister’s Office and the Cabinet Secretary’s Office.
- Supporting Departments to develop high quality Cabinet Submissions and other matters for Cabinet and Cabinet Committee consideration.
- Liaising with other Department Cabinet Liaison Officers and PM&C policy areas to advise the Cabinet Secretary’s Office on the Cabinet and Cabinet Committee forward agendas and government priorities.
- Providing advice on all Cabinet and Cabinet Committee authority matters.
- Undertaking a critical quality assurance function for all Cabinet and Cabinet Committee Submissions.
- Preparing briefs for the Cabinet Secretary, and contributing to briefs prepared for the Prime Minister.
- Contributing to Cabinet Division business improvement.
- Opportunity to develop supervisory skills and mentor junior team members.

There are occasions where Domestic Policy Submissions team staff will need to be available to work out outside of ordinary business hours. Staff are entitled to recognition of this work as per the PM&C Enterprise Agreement 2024-27, including on-call allowance and overtime payments, and flex time.

**What you will bring**
- Is flexible and resilient, and thrives working in a fast-paced work environment.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships with stakeholders.
- Demonstrates strong problem solving abilities and has good attention to detail.
- Has the ability to quickly and accurately synthesise material from a diverse range of sources into targeted briefing and advice.
- Is excited by the challenge of working in a complex environment, often requiring navigation of competing stakeholder priorities.
- Fosters an inclusive, supportive environment and actively contributes to this culture, including through knowledge sharing across the Division and the Department, and mentoring junior staff.

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