Aps 5 - Policy Officer

$83,706 - $89,659 + up to 15.4% Superannuation
- Russell - ACT

**The Role**
If you are someone who enjoys a challenge and you want to contribute to the future of Defence, we want to hear from you.
- You will be working on challenging policy activities that have a real impact on the future of Australia’s Defence export control system. The work we deliver is driven by Government priorities and ensures that stakeholders are able to meet their obligations under Australia’s export control laws.
- You will have an opportunity to work with internal and external stakeholders from across government, industry, higher education and research sectors.
- You will undertake complex policy research, analysis and development to deliver informed and timely outcomes for DEC Branch.
- You will be trusted to use your skills and experience to develop creative solutions to challenging problems (with support from the rest of your team).
- You will have the chance to do work that will diversify your skills and experience to help set you up for success in future roles in Defence or the APS - we are keen to understand what you want out of the role, and how we can help you get there.

The right person for this role will be a confident communicator, with an ability to build and sustain stakeholder relationships. They will be responsible for actively managing key stakeholder relationships to meet key business outcomes as required.

**About our Team**
Defence Export Controls Branch (DEC) is the Commonwealth regulator responsible for the movement of Defence-related goods, technology and services both within and outside Australia. DEC supports stakeholders from government, industry, higher education and research sectors, and private individuals to meet their obligations under Australia’s export control laws.

The Transformation, Policy and Technology Directorate delivers best practice policy support, with a current focus on implementing the Defence Trade Controls Amendment Bill 2023 and addressing recommendations from the 2023 Review of the Defence Trade Controls Act. The team keeps up to date with the latest changes to relevant Defence Export Control legislation and regulations to ensure the Branch is ready to meet the needs of the Defence Export Control environment.

We are a small and supportive team of professionals that work closely to achieve outcomes. Our team is drawn from across Defence - we have diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We can offer you flexible working arrangements and will ensure you have the opportunity to pursue a range of formal and informal professional development opportunities to support your future career goals.
- Highly motivated. We want someone who is keen to kick goals and takes the initiative to achieve results.
- Excellent judgement and problem solving skills. You will need these when dealing with complex situations or stakeholders.
- Great at building relationships. There are lots of different people who have a stake in the outcomes we are trying to achieve, and you’ll need to be able to make relationships with them work.
- Good communication skills. We want someone who can write short, sharp and to-the-point, and make sure what they produce makes sense to their target audience.
- Flexible. Things will change, and we want someone who is able to shift their approach and be innovative as required. You’ll fit best if you are adaptable and resilient in your approach to kicking goals.
- Desire to learn. Defence export controls is a unique function and it will take time to learn the existing legislation, regulations and policy framework.

However, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the traits listed above, we still want to hear from you. We are interested in understanding your strengths, what you want to get out of the position, and what unique insights you can bring to the team. We also know that sometimes it’s hard to know what a job will be like from reading this position description alone. Please feel free to reach out to the contact officer with any questions you might have to help you understand if this role is the right fit.