Regulatory policy experience wanted!

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An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Policy Officer to contribute to a high-profile policy initiative focused on improving mobile connectivity outcomes and supporting the delivery of major government reform.

Working within a collaborative policy team, you will provide advice on complex and often sensitive issues, support implementation planning, and engage with a broad range of stakeholders across the APS, industry and the community.

Your new role

As the APS6 Senior Policy officer, your duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Conduct policy research and analysis to inform the design and implementation of major policy initiatives.
- Prepare high-quality briefs, submissions, correspondence, meeting materials and policy advice for senior decision-makers.
- Analyse technical, regulatory, commercial and stakeholder information and translate complex issues into clear, practical advice.
- Support project planning and implementation activities, including governance, risk management, reporting and delivery milestones.
- Coordinate input from multiple business areas and manage competing priorities within tight timeframes.
- Contribute to stakeholder consultation and engagement activities with industry, consumer and regional stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records of decisions, actions and project outcomes.
- Support broader policy and program priorities as required.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in your new position, you will have experience developing policy advice within the Federal Government and in a regulatory environment.



You will also have:

- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare concise and evidence-based briefing materials.
- Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship management capability.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Sound judgement, initiative and attention to detail.

Experience in telecommunications will be highly regarded but is not essential.

To be considered for this role, you will need to be an Australian citizen and have a Government Security Clearance at the Baseline level or higher.

What you'll get in return

You will receive an chance to contribute to nationally significant policy reform. You will receive exposure to complex and high-profile policy and implementation work, join a collaborative and supportive team environment, a competitive hourly rate, a possible extension and professional development and career growth opportunities.
If you are an experienced policy professional looking to work on complex projects with real community impact, I welcome your application.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to View email address on aplitrak.com, or call Ashleigh Martin - Senior Business Manager on Show phone number. If this job isn't quite right for you though you are looking for a new position, please contact Ashleigh Martin for a confidential discussion and visit our website to review our current list of available positions.

📌 Senior Policy Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra