- Upcoming APS4-EL1 Commonwealth Government contract opportunities
- Policy, programs, projects, governance and stakeholder engagement
- Australian citizenship essential; clearances highly regarded

McArthur is inviting expressions of interest from experienced Commonwealth Government professionals for potential upcoming temporary and contract assignments across Canberra.

We support Australian Government departments and agencies with specialist recruitment across policy, program delivery, project management, governance and stakeholder engagement.

By registering your interest, you can be considered for suitable Commonwealth Government opportunities as they become available.

Please note that this is an expression-of-interest campaign and is not advertising one specific current vacancy. Individual roles, classifications, rates, contract durations and commencement dates will be confirmed when opportunities arise.

Areas of interest

We are interested in professionals with experience across:

- Policy development, analysis and implementation
- Program and project delivery
- APS4, APS5 and APS6 Policy Officer positions
- APS4, APS5 and APS6 Program or Project Officer positions
- EL1 Assistant Director and Project Manager positions
- Strategic research, analysis and briefing
- Stakeholder engagement and consultation
- Governance, secretariat and committee support
- Ministerial and executive briefing
- Performance reporting and evaluation
- Risk, compliance and procurement support
- Change, implementation and reform initiatives

Essential requirements

To be considered for this talent pool, applicants must:

- Be an Australian citizen
- Have recent experience working directly within a Commonwealth Government department or agency, or delivering services to a Commonwealth Government client




- Demonstrate experience relevant to policy, program, project, governance or stakeholder engagement work
- Be based in Canberra or able to work onsite in Canberra when required
- Be willing and eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance
- Have strong written communication, research and stakeholder-management skills

Existing Baseline, NV1 or NV2 security clearance will be highly regarded but is not mandatory for every potential assignment.

About you

Successful applicants will ideally demonstrate:

- A sound understanding of Commonwealth Government processes and the APS operating environment
- Experience preparing briefs, reports, correspondence and executive documentation
- The ability to analyse complex information and provide clear recommendations
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Experience coordinating stakeholders across government, industry or the community
- The ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and changing environments
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent qualified experience

How to register

Please submit an updated resume that clearly outlines:

- Your Commonwealth Government experience
- Departments or agencies you have supported
- Your preferred APS classification and role types
- Your current security clearance, including level and status
- Your availability and notice period
- Your preferred hourly rate
- Any restrictions on location or onsite attendance

Applications will be reviewed against future opportunities. Registering your interest does not guarantee an assignment, but it will allow McArthur to contact you when a potentially suitable Commonwealth Government requirement becomes available.

McArthur values diversity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified professionals from all backgrounds.

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