El 1 Policy and Program Officers

2 days ago


Canberra, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

**The Role**

If you are looking for a long term contract with a high profile federal government department and are an experienced EL 1 Program or Policy Officer, then this just might be the role you are looking for

**Duties**:

- Policy development to support the delivery of government initiatives and integrated research sector outcomes including:

- Delivery of Start-up year to drive innovation
- Research commercialisation to drive economic outcomes
- Project design and program management to optimise research program and related data system performance including:

- Management of large government grants programs such as the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy
- Oversight of data system build, optimisation, and/or remediation work

**Essential Capabilities and Experience**:

- Self-Motivation, leadership and maturity commensurate with the role of a team leader;
- leadership skills, consistent with the ability to supervise small teams;
- critical thinking, analytical, evaluation and problem-solving skills to traverse highly complex and/or sensitive policy areas;
- astute judgement and program management skills to effectively manage competing priorities, navigate complex stakeholder relationships and deliver on time when under pressure;
- excellent communication skills to ensure impact in both written products and oral presentations; and
- superior negotiation skills to drive forward our agenda while building lasting relationships with all stakeholders.

**Do You Have Experience In?**
- Liaising with external and internal stakeholders
- Preparing a range of program documentation including guidelines, instructions, advice, and other operational policy artefacts
- Ensuring the management of initiatives in a manner consistent with relevant policies
- Preparation of responses to regular coordination requests
- Progress procurement of personnel and consultants
- Manage governance and secretariat functions Capabilities
- High level conceptual skills and the ability to understand complex problems, develop evidence-based solutions and communicate findings and recommendations effectively.
- Proficient use of data, including the ability to undertake research and analysis and effectively use data to prepare reports for different audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain positive collaborative working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated planning and organisational skills, including ability to meet deadlines with competing priorities and delivering work to a high standard with good attention to detail
- Demonstrated high standard of written and verbal communication skills, including strong interpersonal and communication skills

If you are interested in the role, please submit via the link. If you have any questions after you have submitted your resume, please call Irena Simunec on 0455 558 721 and quote job number 225676.



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