Policy Officer - Melbourne, Australia - Talent International

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Melbourne, Australia

5 days ago

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Description

Job Details:

Location
Melbourne

Salary
Negotiable

Job Type
Full Time

Ref
BBBH99862_

Contact
Anita Fonseka

Posted
about 4 hours ago

The role

This Government Department is seeking an experienced Policy Officer to provide high-quality and authoritative strategic policy advice to deliver key projects and outcomes, including the preparation of government submissions, business cases and reports, responses to issues papers and implementation plans.

It is a 3 months contract role with possible extensions.

Responsibilities

Develop high quality briefings, meeting papers, presentations and correspondence
Identify emerging complex or highly sensitive issues, risks and trends
Influence and negotiate effectively with stakeholders
Maintain confidentiality and display sound judgment when dealing with sensitive information and issues to provide quality and relevant information in line with government policies

Required

Experience working as a Policy Officer
Tertiary qualification(s) in public policy, law, natural resource or environmental management or similar is desirable
Ability to start ASAP
Strong analytical, communication, project management and stakeholder engagement skills