APS6 Policy Officer - Get Hired Fast

Our client is a large federal government department responsible for a diverse range of policies, payments, programs, and services that improve the wellbeing of people and families in Australia.

They fund services and payments that assist families, children and older people, provide a safety net for those who cannot fully support themselves, enhance the wellbeing of people with high needs, assist those who need help with care, and support a diverse and harmonious society.
 
The Opportunity

Our client is driving forward a significant policy reform agenda that is focused on implementing recommendations that came from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.

The opportunity is a long-term labour hire contract starting ASAP and continuing until 30 June 2025 with a 12-month extension.

You’ll join the Commonwealth State Engagement Branch, which develops policy advice and proposes potential solutions to systemic challenges experienced by NDIS participants regarding the interface between the NDIS and the mainstream services funded and delivered by the government.

This is an opportunity to:

• Make a real impact on the lives of people living with a disability by contributing to a policy reform agenda aimed at ensuring there is a wider ecosystem of supports for people with disability
• Join a well-respected team of policy professionals
• Work to a high performing EL1 and EL2
• Secure a long-term labour hire contract in a market where labour hire contracts are extremely rare
• Expand on your experience in social policy
• Benefit from the flexibility of working from home up to two days per week 

The Role

Within the NDIS Health Interface Team, your role will involve:

• Providing strategic policy advice on a range of issue relating to the interface of the NDIS and mainstream systems, particularly with health systems
• Supporting the team to prepare for work and negotiations with states and territories to better clarify roles and responsibilities of different systems and improve systems of cooperation between different levels of government
• Engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support the development of informed, strategic policy advice and the achievement of desired outcomes 

The Ideal Person

The ideal candidate for this role will come from a social or health policy background with federal or state government.

You will also have:

• Experience in strategic policy analysis and development
• Experience working in a complex and fast-paced policy environment, including negotiation and influencing outcomes
• Excellent written skills, including ability to translate complex policy into written form to suit a diverse range of stakeholders 
• Strong professional judgement
• Experience working in condensed timeframes and to changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain productive relationships with stakeholders 

To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Be an Australian citizen
• Be willing to undergo a police check
• Have, or be willing to obtain, a Baseline security clearance 

Salary / Rate

• $60/hr - $75/hr + 11% Super (includes casual loading)
• Labour hire contract starting ASAP and continuing until 30 June 2025 with a 12-month extension
• Location: Canberra or Sydney
• Flexibility to work from home up to two days per week 

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.
 
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Liz Strachan on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 19452
 
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