Hays - APS6 Design Strategist - Surry Hills APS6 Design Strategist

Reasons to Apply - At a Glance

Meaningful, participant-focused work - play a key role in shaping outcomes for people with disabilities through high-quality, person-centred assessments. Join a growing Federal Government agency with a strong focus on operational excellence and career development. Enjoy stability with a hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension or permanency. Mandatory requirements: Australian Citizenship

Your Current Company

Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level.

Your Current Role

You will be responsible for:

- Developing and managing project plans, schedules and strategic initiatives to support organisational objectives.
- Conducting research, analysis and evidence-based reporting informing policy, strategy and business decisions.
- Preparing high-quality written materials, including business cases, executive briefs, reports and corporate documentation.
- Monitoring project performance, budgets and expenditure while supporting procurement and contract management activities.
- Identifying, assessing and managing project risks, issues and opportunities to ensure successful outcomes.




- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to provide expert advice and drive strategic outcomes.

What You Will Need to Succeed

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

- Experience in strategy, policy, programme delivery or project management within a complex environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information and develop practical recommendations.
- Exceptional written communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefs, reports and executive-level correspondence.
- Proven stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships across diverse groups.
- The ability to manage competing priorities, work autonomously and deliver outcomes within tight timeframes.
- Experience leading initiatives and contributing to strategic planning, policy development or organisational improvement activities.

The Logistics

The contract running for 12 months, with a view of extension or permanency. Full-time & Hybrid working arrangement. Hourly rate of $60.26 + super. Australian Citizenship is mandatory. Opportunity in Surry Hills, NSW.

What You'll Get in Return

- An opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency.
- Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment.
- A positive and open working culture.
- Initial 2-week training provided (on-site mandatory)
- Weekly pay cycle.
- Online timesheet submission and approval.
- Nominated superannuation fund.

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📌 Design Strategist (Sydney)
🏢 Tom James
📍 Sydney