Policy Officer

3 days ago

Canberra, Australia Australian Government Full time

APS Level 5
- Canberra, ACT
- $83,908 - $89,706

**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 International Division provides policy advice and analysis to support sustainable operation of Australia’s international education sector and its contribution to Australia’s economy, skilled workforce and position in the region and the world. We work closely across the department, other Australian government agencies, state and territory governments, and education providers to sustainably grow our international education sector and to ensure Australia is recognised as a regional and a world leader in education and training. We provide leadership and coordination across government, delivering programs and policies to support mobility, the global exchange of knowledge and position us as partner of choice for international collaboration. With staff based in 8 countries, we also work closely with key foreign partner governments to advance Australia’s economic and public diplomacy efforts.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
There are a range of roles available that are responsible for providing strategic policy advice including on national security issues facing the broader education sector, and/or managing and delivering projects and programs. The roles support Australia’s engagement in international education to create market opportunities, ensure quality, and promote the exchange of knowledge and best practice. The Policy Officer may be responsible for:

- Providing strategic policy advice for presentation to the Minister or Executive that is based on research and analysis.
- Preparing briefing documentation and correspondence.
- Contributing to internal and external stakeholder relationships, including across government, with overseas governments and the sector.
- Representing and promoting the department’s interests in stakeholder interactions.
- Contributing to managing and delivering projects and programs to encourage international education cooperation.
- Working in partnership with Department of Education Counsellors posted in priority countries.

**How to Apply**
- Provide a summary (**no more than 500 words**) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
- Upload your Resume
- Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

**Eligibility**
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

**Baseline **security clearance.

Please refer to the
**Job Information Pack** for more information about the role.

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