AO7 Principal Advisor (Temp 4-6 Weeks)

Reference: BH-188244
AO7 Principal Advisor – Office of the General Manager
Temporary Assignment | 4–6 Weeks | Immediate Start
Berrinba | $88.30–$94.59 per Hour + Super

Our government client is seeking an experienced AO7 Principal Advisor to join the Office of the General Manager within a high-profile program environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and politically astute professional with strong advisory, briefing, policy and stakeholder engagement experience.

About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager, you will provide high-level advisory and coordination support across a broad range of operational, strategic and governance matters.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Coordinating and synthesising information from subject matter experts across legal, communications, scientific, compliance and governance functions to prepare high-quality briefs, submissions and correspondence.
  • Providing policy, procedural and operational advice to support responses to requests from senior executives, government agencies and oversight bodies.
  • Preparing Parliamentary, Ministerial and Director-General briefs, correspondence and reports.
  • Conducting research, analysis and review of complex and sensitive issues and providing recommendations for action.
  • Developing, managing and implementing projects and initiatives that support the effective operation of the General Manager’s office.
  • Coordinating activities and priorities to support the delivery of quality services and program outcomes.
  • Building and maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Providing high-level liaison, consultation and negotiation support on policy and program initiatives.
  • Contributing to a collaborative, respectful and high-performing team culture.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
  • Significant experience in a senior advisory, policy, governance or program role, preferably within government.
  • Exceptional written communication skills with experience preparing executive, Ministerial and Parliamentary briefing materials.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to manage complex and sensitive issues.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiation skills.
  • Proven experience coordinating projects and delivering outcomes within tight timeframes.
  • Strong judgement, initiative and the ability to work autonomously in a dynamic environment.
  • A collaborative approach and commitment to professional excellence.

What's on Offer
  • Immediate start available.
  • Temporary assignment for 4–6 weeks.
  • Competitive AO7 hourly rate plus super.
  • Berrinba location.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a significant government program in a senior advisory capacity.
To be considered for this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible as shortlisting will commence immediately.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
Company Background:

Chandler Macleod is a highly regarded and well established recruitment organisation, part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Holdings, the fourth largest staffing network in the world! We partner with over 3500 companies globally providing job hunters with endless opportunities to find and succeed in their work.

Chandler Macleod knows what it takes to recruit, select, and retain the best people. We’re in the business of understanding how people tick because we’ve been digging deep into people’s needs and motivations since 1959.

We uncover the ‘BestFit™’ for employers and job hunters alike by looking beyond the CV’s and JD’s. This allows us to match candidates to jobs that bring out their best and discover people that can make businesses boom.

We’re a team of flexible thinkers and detail obsessors, who believe that the right fit can lead to a happier life. Because when you really get people, you really open up a world of opportunity.

There are several brands that make up Chandler Macleod, these include our Staffing business, our Consulting business, our xPO Talent Solutions business and our Managed Services business.

You can learn more at our website: www.chandlermacleod.com

We are Chandler Macleod. We get people.

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