Job description
APS 5 Policy Analyst – Budgets and Disability
The Organisation:
This Government body works with people with disability, providers, and the community to deliver nationally consistent, responsive, and effective regulation of service providers. They seek to uphold the rights of, and promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of people with disability receiving supports or services.
About the role:
The APS 5 Policy Analyst is a project-based position, playing a key role in supporting policy analysis, consultation, and strategic planning within an assigned IEP project area. The role will be focused on investigating the planning process, factors contributing to plan budgets and outcomes. Advice will be based on document review, stakeholder consultation, existing policies and legislation. The position will have a considerable level of contact with internal stakeholders from across the portfolio, and may have some external stakeholder engagement responsibilities, such as coordinating meetings and workshops.
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
About You:
You’ll bring your background in policy analysis along with your interest an understanding of the disability sector as it relates to the role.
Key skills required for roles:
Desirable skills to have for the roles:
Application Requirements:
How to apply:
If this role is of interest to you, APPLY NOW, with your current resume in MS Word format along with an expression of interest. If you would like to know more then please don’t hesitate to contact Bill O’Rourke on 02 6162 7319 or via borourke@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
- $55.24 per hour + super
- Canberra, Deakin
- 12-month contract | Commencing on the 28th of October
- Hybrid with Flexible Work Arrangements
- Weekly Pay
The Organisation:
This Government body works with people with disability, providers, and the community to deliver nationally consistent, responsive, and effective regulation of service providers. They seek to uphold the rights of, and promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of people with disability receiving supports or services.
About the role:
The APS 5 Policy Analyst is a project-based position, playing a key role in supporting policy analysis, consultation, and strategic planning within an assigned IEP project area. The role will be focused on investigating the planning process, factors contributing to plan budgets and outcomes. Advice will be based on document review, stakeholder consultation, existing policies and legislation. The position will have a considerable level of contact with internal stakeholders from across the portfolio, and may have some external stakeholder engagement responsibilities, such as coordinating meetings and workshops.
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:
- Conducting in-depth analysis of policies, reports, strategies, and program/project plans related to budgets and outcomes
- Supporting stakeholder consultations to gather insights on factors influencing scheme effectiveness
- Contributing to the conceptual development and refinement of impact/evaluation modelling (non-technical)
- Preparing high-quality papers, briefings, reports, and other materials to communicate findings and recommendations
- Coordinating and participating in meetings and workshops with both internal and external stakeholders
About You:
You’ll bring your background in policy analysis along with your interest an understanding of the disability sector as it relates to the role.
Key skills required for roles:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information from various sources.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations.
- Proven stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated capacity to understand and work.
Desirable skills to have for the roles:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in social sciences, public policy, economics, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of experience working in government or government consulting roles, preferably in areas related to social policy, disability services, or program evaluation.
- Understanding of budget processes and outcome measurements in government programs.
Application Requirements:
- Applicants must hold Australian citizenship.
- Be willing to undergo an Australian Federal Police Check and completion of the Agency’s screening checks, including; Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check.
How to apply:
If this role is of interest to you, APPLY NOW, with your current resume in MS Word format along with an expression of interest. If you would like to know more then please don’t hesitate to contact Bill O’Rourke on 02 6162 7319 or via borourke@dfp.com.au
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
