APS 6 Policy Officer$60.26 / Hourly (+ Super)Sydney (Surry Hills NSW)Contract (12-months, possible extension)About the roleThe Partners, Providers, and Home and Living Group at the agency is seeking an experienced APS 6 policy officer for significant reforms and helping set the strategic direction for the supports and services provided under the scheme. You will be shaping policy, and designing and implementing important reforms.DutiesThese roles will engage in problem solving and issues management and exercise sound decision-making and judgement to produce policy advice. It will help undertake engagement and co-design activities with stakeholders, including the disability community.Preparing and coordinating policy advice.Leading research and analysis to develop policy.Drafting policy, strategy, project, and corporate documents.Managing policy projects.Identifying and addressing reform and project risks.Initiating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.Participating in co-design, workshops, and forums.The Group is seeking APS 6 Policy Officers across multiple branches including:Home and Living ReformHome and Living SupportsHome and Living CapitalPricing and EconomicsPartner Policy.Desirable CriteriaStrong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsUnderstanding of the policy development process and how it works to achieve outcomes.Policy development experience including contributing to preparing and reviewing policy papers, reports, presentations, briefings and correspondenceCandidates with an understanding and experience relating to the disability sector and market will be considered favourably.A relevant bachelor's degreeApplication RequirementsApplicants must hold Australian citizenship.National Criminal History Records Check and completion of the Agency's screening checks.Applications close 01/11/24DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via ****** or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
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