Adviser, Human Services Branch - Canberra, Australia - Australian Government

Australian Government

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Canberra, Australia

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Location:
Barton, ACT

Application Closing Date: 10-Mar-2024

Classification
Executive Level 1 ($117,036 - $133,387)

Employment Type
Ongoing & Non-ongoing (for an initial period of up to 12 months)

Where a non-ongoing specified term is offered, this would be for an initial period of up to 12 months, with possibility of extension up to a maximum period of two years.

A non-ongoing offer may result in conversion to an ongoing offer of employment, however this must occur within 18 months from the opening date of this advertisement.

Flexible Work
Flexible working arrangements will be considered

The Opportunity

The Human Services Branch, within the Social Policy Division supports the Prime Minister, the Cabinet and the PM&C Executive with high quality, well-founded advice.

The Branch covers a range of complex and important social policy matters, including disability, income support, service delivery, family and children's policy, employment and Veterans' Affairs.

As an adviser in the Human Services Branch, you will have the opportunity to work in a highly skilled and experienced team environment that values initiative, respect and collaboration.

The work is interesting and challenging, often fast-paced, and requires a high degree of autonomy.

You will work on a variety of issues and be responsible for:

providing accurate, concise and timely advice to the Prime Minister and Senior Executive;

- liaising with stakeholders to ensure a whole-of-government approach to implementation of major policies and programs;
- preparing high quality advice to support the Government's consideration of related policy, legislation, budgetary and topical issues;
- preparing high-quality, targeted briefings to support the deliberation of Cabinet, the Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet and the National Cabinet on social policy issues; and
- leading a small number of staff and contributing to divisional and branch activities.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill the same or similar vacancies for 18 months from the date of advertising.

- be able to quickly absorb new material and provide considered, succinct policy advice;
- have strong analytical and written communication skills, including the ability to quickly and accurately synthesise material from a diverse range of sources into targeted briefing;
- have the judgement and resilience to manage competing priorities with limited supervision;
- have experience relevant to policy development, complex problem solving and risk management, to deliver outcomes for the Government and the community; and
- display a demonstrated commitment to collaboration and excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.

Prior experience working in government and/or on social policy issues including social services, disability, Indigenous affairs, veterans' affairs or employment policy is desirable but not essential.

We value a broad range of experience from public and private sector and the diverse perspectives varied experience can bring.

Eligibility
To be eligible for this position you must be an Australian Citizen.

Security Clearance Required
Baseline Vetting (Protected)

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