Are you a sharp policy mind ready to drive real-world impact in Australia's disability reform space? Join a energetic team delivering critical policy changes, engaging key stakeholders, and shaping optimal outcomes across the sector. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, exercise strong initiative, and write top-tier briefings for executive leadership, this is your chance to make a lasting difference.
The Details
Start: ASAP
Role Type: Full-Time Contract through to 31st December **** (possible extension)
Location: Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Taree, Coffs Harbour, Gosford, Tamworth
Pay Rate: $***** per hour + super
Work Rights: Australian Citizenship required
Key Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and review reform policies, project documents, and corporate strategies related to the reform agenda.
Identify, build, and manage critical relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Design and lead stakeholder engagement activities to guide project direction.
Analyze complex data and technical inputs to deliver sound policy recommendations.
Exercise judgement and expertise under limited direction to resolve complex and sensitive policy issues.
Prepare high-standard policy papers, reports, briefs, and correspondence for government audiences.
Skills & Experience Required
Qualifications:



A relevant bachelor degree is highly desirable or equivalent work experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
Policy & Strategy: Experience developing and implementing policy, analysing data and information, preparing and reviewing policy papers, reports, presentations, briefings and correspondence.
Analytical & Research: Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable recommendations.
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build productive working relationships, communicate information clearly, and incorporate feedback to achieve positive outcomes.
Agility & Independence: Ability to work autonomously under limited direction, exercise sound decision-making, and adapt to emerging priorities in a fast paced environment.
Desirable Experience: Background in disability sector reform, program/project governance, or complex government procurement within political contexts.
Applications close Wednesday 16 September ****. Any applications received after this date will be considered as an Expression of Interest in case other similar opportunities become available.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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