Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and strategic Senior Independent Advisor to provide high-level advisory, stakeholder engagement and leadership support within a nationally significant advisory environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior qualified with exceptional policy, research and stakeholder engagement capabilities who thrives in a complex and high-profile setting.

Location: Canberra ACT, Surry Hills NSW, Melbourne/Geelong VIC or Brisbane QLD
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.6 FTE)

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the development of strategic advice, recommendations, reports and briefing materials.
- Work closely with senior leaders, advisory members and stakeholder groups to identify priorities and inform decision-making.
- Facilitate workshops, meetings and consultation activities to gather feedback and insights.
- Undertake research and analysis to support evidence-based recommendations.
- Prepare executive-level papers, submissions and correspondence.
- Coordinate and support the development of annual work plans and strategic priorities.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support and guide advisory members to effectively contribute to discussions and outcomes.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, engagement approaches and ways of working.
- Provide leadership, mentoring and supervision to a small team.

About You To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Extensive experience developing high-quality advisory, policy or strategic documents.
- Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, consultation and facilitation experience.
- Excellent research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and sensitive issues.




- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Experience influencing outcomes and building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- The ability to work autonomously while delivering high-quality outcomes under broad direction.

Highly Regarded Experience
- Experience preparing advice, submissions or briefing materials for senior executives or government stakeholders.
- Qualifications and/or experience in public policy, social policy, health, community services, research or related disciplines.
- Experience analysing qualitative and quantitative data.
- Strong understanding of governance, consultation and advisory processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and enhancing team performance.

Why Apply? This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful issues, contribute to influential advice and engage with a broad range of stakeholders at a senior level. You will join a collaborative environment where your expertise, leadership and strategic thinking will have a genuine impact.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.





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