APS5 Policy Officer

• APS5 Policy Officer/Policy Analyst
• Contract Term: 12 Months + possible extension options
• Hourly Rate: $55.24 per hour exclusive Super
• Deakin location + Hybrid working arrangement

About the Role:
The APS5 Policy Analyst is a project-based position, playing a key role in supporting policy analysis, consultation, and strategic planning within an assigned IEP project area.

Key Duties:
Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Conducting in-depth analysis of policies, reports, strategies, and program/project plans related to NDIS budgets and outcomes,
• Supporting stakeholder consultations to gather insights on factors influencing scheme effectiveness,
• Contributing to the conceptual development and refinement of impact/evaluation modelling for the NDIS (non-technical),
• Preparing high-quality papers, briefings, reports, and other materials to communicate findings and recommendations,
• Coordinating and participating in meetings and workshops with both internal and external stakeholders,
• Working independently on assigned tasks and taking ownership of specific project components,
• Collaborating with team members to integrate findings into broader project outcomes.

Skills and Experience
Key skills required for role/s:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information from various sources,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations,
• Proven stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders,
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment,
• Demonstrated capacity to understand and work with quantitative and qualitative data in policy contexts.

Desirable skills to have for the role/s:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in social sciences, public policy, economics, or a related field,
• 2-3 years of experience working in government or government consulting roles, preferably in areas related to social policy, disability services, or program evaluation,
• Understanding of budget processes and outcome measurements in government programs,
• Familiarity with impact evaluation methodologies,
• Experience in applying analytical skills to complex policy or program issues,
• Knowledge of current trends and debates relevant to the disability sector, the NDIS, and broader social policy in Australia.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a pre-employment National Police History check, Worker Screening check and/or Working with Children Check (where required) and provide evidence of Australian Citizenship.

How to Apply:
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to Connie at Talent International by clicking the “APPLY NOW” button. Alternatively, you can contact Connie on 02 6129 6318 for further information.