Senior Policy Officer | Full-time Permanent

1 month ago


Canberra, Australia ACT Government Full time

Details

: If you are a strategic thinker with a background in policy development and implementation, an interest in how the ACT Government develops its security practices, then this is the job for you

The Security and Emergency Management Division (SEMD) is looking for a Senior Policy Officer to work in a small, high performing team in the Security Branch to deliver short, medium and long term strategic planning and policy projects with a whole-of-government focus.

To be successful in this role you will be an effective team player; self-motivated; and able to turn your hand to many different tasks including writing policy, managing stakeholders, delivering project elements, and preparing briefs. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail and communicating complexity through simplicity, we are looking for you

Communications and stakeholder engagement are critical aspects of this role and you will need to be comfortable in delivering policy outcomes to meet the needs of a diverse stakeholder group.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply. Current and former ADF members are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: This position is a Designated Security Assessed Position. Australian citizenship and a current Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance, or ability to obtain and hold an NV1 security clearance, is an eligibility qualification for this position.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position will be located in a workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.



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