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This large Australian Government department delivers important policy and regulatory initiatives that support Australian households, businesses and communities.
An opportunity is available for an experienced APS6 Senior Policy Officer to join a collaborative team responsible for improving the administration, performance and cost recovery arrangements of a nationally significant energy efficiency program.

Your current role

As an APS6 Senior Policy Officer, you will provide high-quality policy analysis and advice to support the implementation of recommendations arising from a recent audit of the program.

Working closely with internal teams, corporate areas, other government agencies and external stakeholders, your responsibilities will include:

- Leading policy research, analysis and advice relating to program reform
- Supporting a review of cost recovery arrangements, including fees, charging models, regulatory requirements and stakeholder impacts
- Contributing to the development, monitoring and evaluation of meaningful program performance measures
- Preparing high-quality briefs, submissions, discussion papers, reports and correspondence
- Coordinating consultation activities and engaging with internal and external stakeholders
- Identifying policy, operational and reputational risks and developing practical mitigation strategies
- Providing sound recommendations while ensuring compliance with relevant legislative, regulatory and government policy requirements
- Contributing to project planning, contract management and continuous improvement activities

This is a full-time labour hire opportunity, with flexible location options potentially available. A Baseline security clearance is preferred, although candidates with the ability to obtain one may also be considered.





What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this position, you will demonstrate:

- Strong experience in policy research, analysis and development
- Highly developed written communication skills, including the ability to prepare explicit and persuasive advice for senior executives and government decision-makers
- Experience scoping, planning and managing projects
- An understanding of cost recovery, regulatory policy, program performance or audit implementation
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills across government, industry or other complex environments
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality work within tight timeframes
- Sound judgement, initiative and strong problem-solving capabilities
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a collaborative team
- Experience in contract management would be advantageous
- A current Baseline security clearance or the ability to obtain one

What you'll get in return

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant regulatory program and deliver policy work with a tangible impact on Australian households, businesses and the environment.

You will benefit from:

- A competitive APS6-equivalent hourly rate
- A full-time labour hire contract
- Exposure to complex policy, regulatory and program reform work
- The opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders across government and industry
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Experience contributing to the implementation of high-profile audit recommendations

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, or contact Laura Meyer on (02) 6112 7654 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

📌 Policy Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Canberra