Location: Canberra, ACT
Work Arrangements: Hybrid
PAXUS pays weekly
The Policy and Project Officer will be reporting to the Senior Director Project Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES Working collaboratively with the Subject Matter Expert (SME) teams to develop frameworks, policies, and procedures to support safety and wellbeing in alignment with the relevant legislation. Reviewing current policies and procedures related to safety and wellbeing and working with SMEs to ensure alignment with related policies and procedures. Developing programs and initiatives that support the effective implementation of policy and procedures. Preparing briefs and reporting as required. Liaising with staff at all levels, establishing proactive and cooperative relationships to progress projects and policies as required. Working participatively within a small team, contributing to the Project Management Office, both as a team member and individually with limited supervision. Undertaking other duties appropriate to this level of classification that contribute to the Directorate; and modelling the ACT Public Service values and signature behaviours to create an environment that values and utilises the contribution of others. SELECTION CRITERIA Previous experience developing policy or programs in the government context. Experience in drafting evidence-based policies and procedures and proven ability to interpret legislation to apply in a policy context. High level communication skills including the ability to provide feedback, liaise and negotiate with stakeholders and produce written documentation, including briefs and reports, of a high quality with attention to detail. Developed project management skills with a proven ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines. Demonstrated capability in ICT. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team and build and maintain productive relationships and achieve effective coordination outcomes. Demonstrated sound judgement when reviewing policies to assist improved compliance outcomes and effective prioritisation and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. High standard of customer-focused service and demonstrated commitment to the ACT Public Service Values and to the ongoing integration of workplace respect, equity and diversity practices and workplace health and safety principles and practices. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE PROVIDE A SUITABILITY STATEMENT AND AN UPDATED CV. To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and people living with a disability.
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