Policy and Engagement Specialist

5 days 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 and Engagement Specialist on a contract for 3 months with a number of extensions.

**Position Overview**

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
Under limited direction, the duties or this role include, but are not limited to:

- Lead the coordination and development of briefing products, policy advice and talking points for Taskforce Executive, to inform and influence government deliberations and outcomes.
- Use knowledge of Government policy agenda to influence trade simplification objectives and monitor strategic developments across Government.
- Develop, sustain and leverage productive relationships with Government agencies, industry organisations and business.
- Develop engagement plans, organise meetings and provide high-quality secretariat support for STS to connect with industry and Government stakeholders.
- Support planning and reporting through preparation of status updates and identification of any compliance and risk issues that may affect the long-term goals of the Taskforce.

**_ Desirable:_**
- An existing network of federal government agency contacts in the area of digital economy, transformation and data policy
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with an understanding of government processes and experience representing the government in inter-agency and external engagements
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to craft high quality briefs, talking points and meeting notes with little direction
- Flexible, adaptable and resilient to working in a highly contested environment and able to re-prioritise work at

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Successful applicant will be required to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance.

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