APS6 Policy Officer

APS6 Senior Policy Officer (Labour Hire Contract)

Location: Canberra (on-site)
Duration: 6 months + potential 3-month extension
Start: May 2026 (ASAP)
Security Clearance: NV1 required

About the opportunity

A Federal Government regulatory agency is seeking APS6 Senior Policy Officers (x2) to support the development and implementation of complex policy within a regulatory environment.
These roles sit within a Regulatory Frameworks team, contributing to policy development programs, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of evidence-based policy advice.
This is a solid opportunity for APS6-level contractors who are comfortable working under limited direction and contributing to complex, evolving policy work.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of policy frameworks and initiatives
• Undertake research and analysis to inform policy development and advice
• Contribute to evidence-based policy recommendations on complex issues
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to support policy development
• Assist in preparing briefings, submissions and policy documentation
• Monitor and report on progress against milestones and priorities
• Contribute to improving policy processes, tools and systems
• Work collaboratively within a team environment and support senior staff as required

What you’ll bring

• Experience in APS policy roles, ideally within a regulatory or complex policy setting
• Ability to work under limited direction, managing your own workload and priorities
• Demonstrated capability in:
  • policy research and analysis
  • stakeholder engagement
  • contributing to policy advice
• Strong written communication skills, including briefings and structured policy documents
• Sound judgement and the ability to apply policy knowledge in practical contexts

Desirable

• Exposure to regulatory policy, governance or legislative environments
• Relevant qualifications or experience in policy, law or related disciplines

Engagement details

• Labour hire contract aligned to APS6 equivalent
• Market-aligned hourly rates (depending on experience)
• Standard Working Arrangement
  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Full-time on-site (flexibility may be negotiated case-by-case)

How to apply

Please submit:

• Your CV, and
• A short pitch (1-2 pages) outlining:
  • your relevant policy experience
  • examples of policy work you’ve contributed to
  • your approach to stakeholder engagement and delivery

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