APS6 Policy Officer

Shape cost recovery and performance measures for a national regulatory program, responding directly to ANAO audit findings.

Our client is a large Commonwealth Government department.

This role sits within a branch that administers a national regulatory program.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an APS6 Policy Officer for an initial 6-month contract, with potential to extend for a further 12 months.

You will join a small policy team implementing recommendations from a recent audit, focused on the program’s cost recovery arrangements and how its effectiveness is measured.

You’ll have the chance to:

• Work on a clearly defined, high-visibility piece of work responding to audit recommendations
• Shape cost recovery arrangements and performance measures that will guide how the program is funded and assessed
• Work across the branch, the department’s corporate areas and interdepartmental stakeholders

Open to candidates based anywhere in Australia.

The Role

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will lead policy analysis and advice to implement the audit recommendations.

You’ll be:

• Supporting the review of the program’s cost recovery arrangements, including analysis of fees, charging models, regulatory requirements and stakeholder impacts against government cost recovery policy
• Contributing to the development, monitoring and evaluation of performance measures that show the program’s effectiveness and outcomes
• Researching and synthesising complex information to prepare briefs, submissions, discussion papers, reports and correspondence for senior executives and government decision-makers
• Coordinating consultation and engaging with corporate areas, portfolio agencies, state and territory representatives and industry stakeholders
• Identifying policy, operational and reputational risks and contributing to practical mitigation strategies
• Providing sound recommendations on policy issues while ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory and departmental requirements

The Ideal Person

You are an experienced policy officer who is comfortable working with technical and financial information and turning it into clear, practical advice.

You work well with limited supervision and enjoy collaborating across teams.

You will bring the following skills and experience:

• Experience undertaking technical research, analysis and policy development
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality products tailored to the audience
• The ability to scope, plan and manage projects
• Experience in contract management
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to solve complex problems
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A current Baseline security clearance

It’s also desirable if you have:

• Experience with cost recovery, fee reviews or performance measurement in a regulatory environment

Salary / Rate

• $70/hr – $80/hr + Super
• Initial 6-month contract with potential for a 12-month extension
• Open to candidates based anywhere in Australia

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sian Foster on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 21995.

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