APS6 Policy Officer

• QLD Based, flexible work arrangements on offer
• Hourly rate $60.26 + super
• Contractor benefits through Talent, join the family today!

About the company:

Our client is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for implementing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. This role will see you join an organisation that values a positive contemporary attitude to disability.

About the role:

• Working within a team to develop and implement reform policy, strategies and projects related to the NDIA reform agenda.
• Identifying, building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Development of policy, project and corporate documents for review to a high standard
• Building relationships and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Designing, contributing to and leading engagement activities.
• Make decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge, under limited guidance to progress work within governance and authorising arrangements.
• Using data and technical inputs to form recommendations.
• Contributing to reform projects in line with the NDIA’s scheme reform program and corporate plan.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate, aligned with APS6 banding.
• Initial contract until 31^st December 2026 with high likelihood of extension
• Flexible working arrangements on offer across multiple locations in QLD
• Contractor benefits through Talent, join the family today!
• Tailored support throughout the whole process and beyond by your experienced Recruitment Partner.

Skills and experience required:

We strongly encourage your application if you have demonstrated the below skills and capabilities:

• Experience supporting policy development, reform initiatives, projects or programs.
• Some understanding of legislation and how it relates to policy or program delivery.
• Exposure to strategic commissioning, procurement or similar activities would be beneficial.
• Knowledge or experience within the disability sector or broader disability reform space would be well regarded.
• Comfortable researching and analysing information and contributing to practical recommendations.
• Strong written communication skills, including preparing briefs, reports, presentations, policy papers and correspondence.
• Confident working with a range of stakeholders and building positive working relationships.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Comfortable managing changing priorities and picking up new pieces of work as they arise.
• Sound judgement and an understanding of good governance and decision-making processes.
• Experience with project planning or program governance would be beneficial.
• Experience supporting more complex procurement activities, ideally within a government or politically sensitive environment, would also be valuable.
• As part of the eligibility and suitability requirement, only Australian Citizens need to apply
• Willingness to undertake pre-employment checks, including National Criminal History Check upon successful appointment

How to apply:

If this sounds like you express your interest and suitability via the ‘Apply Now’ function.

If you would like more information about this role, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your career aspirations, please contact Emma Hansen (07) 3031 4517 or emma.hansen@talentinternational.com today.

We look forward to hearing from you ✨

Applications close 9:00 AM, Wednesday 16^th September