Policy Officer

15 hours ago

Canberra, Australia Chandler Macleod Full time

As one of the Australia's largest providers of human resources solutions, Chandler Macleod has a proven track record of unleashing potential in people and companies. For over 40 years Chandler Macleod's recruitment business has connected leading-edge projects and employers with outstanding business professionals.

Our Federal Government client is seeking to engage a Policy Officer on a contract for 12 months with potential extension.

**Position Overview**

The APS 6 Policy Officer will work under limited direction to assist with the development and implementation of policies for specific residential aged care reforms. The Policy officer will conduct research and analysis across a range of sources to inform policy development, while identifying and engaging with relevant stakeholders during the policy research, development, and implementation phases. The Policy officer will need to have knowledge of relevant legislative requirements within the aged care sector. This role will be required to provide administrative support within the team.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist in developing advice and policy on a range of aged care reforms. Including undertaking research and analysis to support new policies and programs.
- Assist with the implementation and management of grant and contract management activities.
- Provide administrative support to the team and assisting in preparation of high-quality correspondence, including briefings, minutes and reports.
- Analyse, interpret and evaluation information and data from a broad range of sources by utilising Department systems including but not limited to:

- Sharepoint
- TRIM
- Government Grants Processing System (GovGPS)
- Qlik Sense
- National Approved Provider System (NAPS)
- Stakeholder management, developing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Provide assistance, advice, and support to all Grantees regarding the documented Grant processes
- Sound judgement and organisational skills and proven ability to take responsibility for work, prioritising tasks and producing quality outputs to meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to work in a team-based environment, as well as under limited direction and the ability to be adaptable and responsive;
- Well-developed communication skills and an ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a complex environment;
- Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, including sound judgement and the ability to interpret data, reports, and other information;
- Ability to understand the policy landscape with sound judgement and capability to provide clear advice and identify opportunities;
- Ability to contribute to timely and high-quality outcomes that influence policy makers and effectively implement the Government's decisions; and
- Ability to show initiative, be proactive, innovative, and inclusive; and
- Ability to work flexibly across the Section to support urgent work as directed, commensurate to the classification level of the position

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