Experience working on complex Australian Government policy or regulatory programs will be highly regarded!

Your new company

Join a high-profile Australian Government department delivering a major national infrastructure and regulatory program. You will work in a collaborative environment focused on supporting the successful delivery and operation of a nationally significant project.

Your new role

As the EL1 Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Officer, you will work across complex policy, regulatory and stakeholder matters. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate key work streams and provide high-quality advice to senior executives. Your responsibilities will include:

- Leading stakeholder engagement across complex and sensitive policy matters
- Coordinating engagement relating to Aboriginal cultural heritage
- Providing secretariat and logistical support for stakeholder meetings and advisory forums
- Coordinating input and comments on technical and regulatory documentation
- Preparing high-quality briefs, submissions, correspondence and advice for senior executives and Ministers
- Working with technical specialists and stakeholders to progress regulatory outcomes
- Supervising APS staff and providing guidance on policy and regulatory work
- Supporting broader priorities across the program as required
- Contributing to a positive, collaborative and outcomes-focused working environment

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in your new role, you will be an experienced policy professional who is comfortable working in a complex and fast-moving environment. You will bring strong judgement, communication skills and the confidence to manage competing priorities. You will demonstrate:





- Strong experience in policy, regulatory, program or stakeholder engagement roles
- Excellent written communication skills, particularly executive and ministerial briefing
- Solid stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Experience leading projects, processes or complex pieces of work
- The ability to interpret technical information and translate this into clear advice
- Strong judgement, resilience and accountability
- Experience supervising or supporting APS staff
- The ability to quickly develop subject matter expertise and work within established policy and regulatory frameworks
- A team-oriented approach and willingness to work across different priorities

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

This is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant program with a strong policy, regulatory and stakeholder focus. You will work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to senior decision-makers, complex stakeholder matters and high-profile government priorities. You will receive a potential 12-month extension, flexibility, an attractive hourly rate and career opportunities for your future.

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 [email protected], or call Ashleigh Martin - Senior Business Manager on (02) 6112 7679. 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 www.hays.com.au to review our current list of available positions.

📌 Policy Officer (Canberra)
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📍 Canberra