Assistant Director - Policy

About the company:
This leading Federal government agency supports Australian’s in achieving their goals and helps them to live a better life. Their work has an impact on a significant area in the social sector, and you can contribute to the difference that they make in this role. This agency is known for having a great culture across different teams and have excellent office locations.  This is a great opportunity for multiple EL1 Policy Lead to join this busy team for a long term 12-month temporary assignment.

About the role:

• Leading a team to develop contemporary and informed policy and strategies.
• Building relationships and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading development of policy and corporate documents to a high standard.
• Designing and delivering engagement activities.
• Using data and technical inputs to form recommendations.
• Leading reform projects in line with the Agency's wider reform program. Managing and providing policy leadership to a team.
• Contributing to building a positive and high performing team culture.

About you:

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
• Superior communication and stakeholder management skills • Collaborative approach, working well in teams and with limited direction
• Policy and team leadership experience
• Experience developing and interpreting policy, analysing data and information, preparing and reviewing policy papers, reports, presentations, briefings and correspondence.
• Candidates with an understanding and experience relating to the disability sector and market will be considered favourably.
• A relevant bachelor degree

Benefits:

• ASAP start (pending Federal Police Clearance)
• 12-month temporary assignment with the possibility of extension
• Full time hours Monday to Friday
• Geelong, Richmond, Surry Hills and Brisbane + hybrid working from home options.
• $602.55 per day + Super

This role closes for applications 1 st  November 2024

Email zoe.eagles@chandlermacleod.com for more information.

Must be Australian Citizen and willing to apply and obtain a National Police check
Please include a cover letter in word format

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, 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