APS5/6 Policy Officers

Reference: BH-192406
Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for a permanent opportunity supporting one of Australia's most significant national capability programs. This role offers the chance to contribute to complex policy development, strategic engagement, and international collaboration that will shape Australia's future security and economic landscape.

As a Policy Officer, you will contribute to the development and implementation of policy frameworks, strategic initiatives, and stakeholder engagement activities supporting a major Australian Government program.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Providing strategic policy advice on complex and emerging issues
  • Supporting international engagement and partnership initiatives
  • Developing policy frameworks and implementation strategies
  • Preparing high-quality briefings, reports, and ministerial correspondence
  • Building productive relationships across government, industry, and international stakeholders
  • Contributing to the management of sensitive and high-priority projects
  • Researching, analysing, and distilling complex information to support decision-making
  • Supporting cross-functional teams in delivering strategic outcomes
Key Criteria To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience developing policy, strategy, or government advice
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management capabilities
  • Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
  • Sound judgement and the ability to work in complex or ambiguous environments
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes
  • A collaborative approach with a commitment to teamwork
  • Resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • The ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
What's on Offer
  • Work on nationally significant and high-profile projects.
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities.
  • Opportunities for domestic and international stakeholder engagement.
  • Locations available in Canberra, Adelaide and Rockingham.
Eligibility Applicants must:
  • Be Australian Citizens.
  • Be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) Security Clearance.
If you're looking to contribute to meaningful national outcomes while advancing your career within a complex and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply today.
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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