Job Description
ACT Government Contract(Full Time)
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APS6 policy role requiring strong Commonwealth policy, briefing, research and stakeholder experience. Baseline clearance required.
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APS6 policy role supporting a nationally significant Australian Govt strategy
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Policy drafting, ministerial briefs, research &high-level; stakeholder engagement
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Initial 6-month with potential extension options, Minimum Baseline required
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McArthur is seeking an experienced APS6 Senior Policy Officer to support a high-profile Australian Government policy and strategy initiative.
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This is a hands-on policy role suited to an experienced Commonwealth skilled who can quickly understand complex subject matter, undertake research and analysis, develop high-quality written advice and work confidently with senior and external stakeholders.
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This is not a general administration or purely project management position. We are particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated APS6-level policy development and government writing experience.
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The opportunity
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Canberra-based Australian Government assignment
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Initial contract from 1 October **** to 31 March ****
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Potential extension of up to 3 months
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Up to 37.5 hours per week
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Flexible/hybrid working arrangements may be considered
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$*****-$***** per hour + super, dependent on relevant experience and APS6 salary equivalent
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Current Baseline security clearance required
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Key responsibilities
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You will contribute to the development and delivery of a nationally significant government strategy, including:
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Undertaking policy research, analysis and development
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Drafting and contributing to policy and strategy documents
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Preparing high-quality departmental and ministerial briefs, papers, correspondence and other executive material
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Analysing complex information and translating findings into clear advice,



options and recommendations
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Supporting engagement with Commonwealth agencies, industry, community and other external stakeholders
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Providing secretariat support to working groups and interdepartmental meetings
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Coordinating stakeholder information, consultation activities and associated records
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Monitoring project milestones, timelines, actions and deliverables
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Contributing to project reporting and quality assurance
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Assisting with stakeholder communications and written content where required
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About you
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To be competitive for this opportunity, you will have demonstrated experience operating at APS6 level or equivalent within the Australian Government, ideally in a policy, strategy or closely related role.
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We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
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Strong Commonwealth Government policy development and policy analysis experience
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Excellent written communication and the ability to prepare ministerial briefs, executive briefs, correspondence, submissions or similar government material
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Strong research, critical thinking and analytical capability
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Experience providing clear policy advice, options and recommendations
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Demonstrated stakeholder engagement across government and/or external organisations
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Experience supporting interdepartmental committees, working groups or other governance forums
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Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
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Sound understanding of Commonwealth Government processes and expectations
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The ability to work independently with limited supervision at APS6 level
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Experience in national strategy development, agriculture, food systems, regional policy, industry policy, health, environment, social policy or other complex cross-government policy areas would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Security requirement
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Applicants must hold a current Baseline security clearance.
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📌 Aps6 Senior Policy Officer - Federal Government (Canberra)
🏢 Wellington Shire Council
📍 Canberra