APS6 Policy Officer (Pharmacist)
- Provide analytical and administrative support for policy and program activities.
- Engage with stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
- Prepare briefs, reports, and policy papers to inform decision-making.
Use your analytical skills to support complex government policy decisions.
Your new company
This Federal Government agency is seeking an experienced professional to join a specialist team working across complex policy and program activities. Youll contribute to evidence-based decision-making within a collaborative and outcomes-focused environment. The contract would be on a labour hire basis for an initial 12 months with the possibility of an extension.
Your new role
You will provide analytical and administrative support across a range of policy and program activities, working with complex information and data to support high-quality decision-making.Key responsibilities will include:
- Assessing applications and analysing financial, market and other relevant information
- Researching and synthesising information from multiple sources
- Preparing briefs, reports, policy papers, correspondence, meeting papers and minutes
- Providing accurate advice and support to inform decision-making
- Engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work within deadlines
- Supporting broader policy, legislative and program outcomes
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- A pharmacy qualification and/or recent community or hospital pharmacy experience
- Significant experience as an APS6 Policy Officer from within the APS.
- Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail across both numerical and written work
- Well-developed written communication skills, ideally within a policy or government environment
- Confidence working with data, including competency with common Excel functions
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team
What you'll get in return
This is an opportunity to join a Federal Government agency in a role combining analysis, policy, stakeholder engagement and program support. Youll work with complex and meaningful subject matter while further developing your experience within a specialised government environment.
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 email Kylie Garcia now on kylie.garcia@hays.com.au
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