Policy, Planning & Regulation (Government & Defence)
This dynamic Not for Profit was established in 2015 to make a positive and enduring contribution to the Australian community. This organisation is a non-partisan, independent not-for-profit with the aim of strengthening Australia's democracy and supporting practical improvements to help Australia achieve more fit-for-purpose political, policy and service delivery system.
Your new role
This role will play a vital role in the organisation's ongoing success and is responsible for analysis and project management of public administration improvement opportunities to support the organisation's activities in the Public Administration work area. Contributions from the Analyst will support the Programme Director to effectively understand, engage with and influence improvements to the public administration landscape of Australia, leading to better outcomes for citizens.
Key responsibilities:
Researching and analysing qualitative and quantitative data to inform and make rigorous, convincing and evidence-based suggestions for programme design and development.
Review and provide feedback on research and analysis undertaken by other organisations.
Engaging with sector stakeholders, public sector organisations and other ecosystem actors to progress shared objectives relating to improved public administration.
Planning and informing about project delivery, including anticipating challenges and proactively engaging with senior SMF staff to manage risk, ensure high quality delivery and impact.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a switched-on forward-thinking individual who is looking for a challenging opportunity with a strong understanding of public administration in Australian States and the Commonwealth or equivalent. You will need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent resident. A degree in public policy, economics, public administration or equivalent experience is required. This will be supported by:
Distinctive quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills.
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate information coherently and concisely to diverse audiences.
Displays sound judgement in the delivery of outputs and achievement of outcomes and impact.
Capacity to manage internal and external stakeholders as well as external suppliers.
Effective organisational and time management skills to plan and deliver identified priorities, and an ability to work effectively without supervision.
High-level proficiency in office systems, e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams or similar.
What you'll get in return
Salary: $93,000 - $110,000 Super.
Accelerated development opportunities working alongside elite influential staff with senior backgrounds in politics, government, consulting and academia. Learning from former premiers and federal ministers is the type of engagement you don't receive anywhere else.
Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most pressing challenges.
Join a highly experienced team with a supportive culture.
Hybrid work located within Melbourne CBD.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, send an up-to-date copy of your CV, in word form to ******. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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