APS5 Policy Officer
APS5 Policy Officer position. 2 month contract in Federal Government Agency.
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Company: Hays Office Support
Location: ACT
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +61-2-7926-8815
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Detail information about job APS5 Policy Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Short term hourly rate contract
- Inner south location
- Please call Laura Slater on 02 6257 3331
APS5 Policy Officer Position. 2 month contract in Federal Government Agency.
Your new company
This Government Agency is working at the forefront of delivering a high level of policies, programs and research to the public contributing to the community’s health and wellbeing. This team is responsible for delivering projects on key health priorities including dementia and mental health, as well as collaborative projects through bilateral and multilateral international partnerships. Currently they have a need for an APS5 policy officer to come on board to assist in the delivery of this program of work.
Your new role
You will be brought on board to support the organisations international activities and provide assistance in the development of a strategic policy framework for priority driven research. Here, you will be responsible for the delivery of complex projects by managing the agencies international funding collaborations and undertake secretariat and project work in a face paced environment. You will write high-quality reports, briefing papers, agenda papers, meeting minutes, ministerial correspondence, and varied other correspondence for review by Executive level employees. You will build and maintain productive working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including other sections, state and territory government representatives, industry groups and subject experts.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role you will be a high-performing individual with policy development skills. As well as this, you will have the ability to:
- Communicate complex scientific and health information orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner for a range of audiences;
- Be able to work well with a team to achieve project objectives and meet project milestones.
- Be able to work with limited direction to meet agreed performance expectations, including taking initiative, setting work priorities, gathering and analysing scientific information, and preparing high quality reports and papers
What you'll get in return
In return for your dedication and hard work you'll be rewarded with:
- An attractive hourly rate contract.
- Support provided by a dynamic and collaborative team.
- Support high priority research
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 call Laura Slater on 02 6257 3331 now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact Laura Slater for a confidential discussion on your career.