EL1 Assistant Director Policy

Posted 23 October 2024
Salary$602.55 per day
LocationSurry Hills
Job type Contract
DisciplineGovernment FederalPolicy Analyst/Advisor
ReferenceJO-2410-495674

Job description

  • Locations: Surry Hills (NSW), Geelong (VIC), Richmond (VIC), Deakin (ACT)
  • 12-month contract with possibility of extension
  • $602.55 per day + super
  • Working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Weekly Pay
Our client is a Federal Government body that supports Australians and their families by valuing a positive contemporary attitude to disability. They are currently seeking a skilled individual for an EL Assistant Director Policy role to support across multiple branches by shaping policy and designing/implementing important reforms.
 
The Role

In this role you will engage in complex problem solving and issue management to produce policy advice. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:  
  • Leading a team to develop contemporary and informed policy and strategies.
  • Building relationships and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Leading development of policy and corporate documents to a high standard.
  • Designing and delivering engagement activities.
  • Using data and technical inputs to form recommendations.
  • Leading reform projects in line with the organisations reform program.
  • Managing and providing policy leadership to a team.
  • Contributing to building a positive and high performing team culture.
About You:
  • A relevant bachelor’s degree.
  • Policy and team leadership experience.
  • Experience developing and interpreting policy, analysing data and information, preparing and reviewing policy papers, reports, presentations, briefings and correspondence.
  • Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
  • Superior communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Candidates with an understanding and experience relating to the disability sector will be considered favourably. 
To Apply 

In order to be considered applicants are required to hold an Australian Citizenship and if successful will be required undergo a Federal Government Security Process.
 
To be considered, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or call Ankita on (02) 9200 3683 for more information.

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