Aps6 Policy Officer

19 hours ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Hays Full time

Centrally located 12-month contract with immediate start

To be considered for this role you will need to be an Australian citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance at the Baseline level or higher.

**Your new company**

Based in the heart of Canberra this Federal Government department is actively seeking a high performing APS6 Policy Officer to join their division. This exciting team drives the strategic direction of integrity, including responsibility for performance measurement, governance, legislative reform, and new integrity projects.

**Your new role**

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of the Financial Integrity Strategy. Your duties could include but are not limited to:

- Maintain a well-developed understanding of relevant policies, frameworks, and research, with a particular focus on integrity and learning
- Draft, prepare, review, and disseminate a range of documents, including briefings for Ministers and senior executives, and to convey complex ideas with clarity
- Contribute to Cabinet processes including the development of new policy proposals and reviewing and responding to related whole-of-government policy initiatives as required
- Manage the governance forum and branch budget, undertake procurement activities and manage contracts and projects
- Staff supervision

**What you'll need to succeed**

Drawing upon your extensive background in the Federal Government, your expertise will position you for success. Your demonstrated ability in the following areas will be looked upon highly:

- Strong strategic policy skills and the ability to understand and distil problems to develop solutions within a demanding policy environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships both within and beyond the department
- Organisational skills and a commitment to achieving results through taking responsibility for own tasks, being a cooperative member of a team, supervising staff and successfully managing competing deadlines
- Initiative and good judgement and the ability to think critically and strategically, particularly in a sensitive, changeable environment
- Identify broader factors and trends that may impact on the team's objectives and the longer-term impacts of the work area

**What you'll get in return**

Engaging in this gratifying opportunity will chart a promising trajectory for your future within the Federal Government, affording you the following advantages within this centrally located department:

- The opportunity to work in an exciting team
- An attractive salary
- Easy access to local amenities (Gym's, Shops etc.)

**What you need to do now**

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