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



A relevant bachelor degree is highly desirable or equivalent work experience in lieu of formal qualifications.
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Policy & Strategy: Experience developing and implementing policy, analysing data and information, preparing and reviewing policy papers, reports, presentations, briefings and correspondence.
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Analytical & Research: Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable recommendations.
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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.
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Agility & Independence: Ability to work autonomously under limited direction, exercise sound decision-making, and adapt to emerging priorities in a fast paced environment.
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Desirable Experience: Background in disability sector reform, program/project governance, or complex government procurement within political contexts.
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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.
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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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