About the role
Allygroup is seeking highly motivated and experienced Policy Officers at the APS6 level for an initial 6-month engagement with our high-profile government agency.
This is an amazing opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the government on some of the most interesting and challenging issues facing the government. Your experience and motivation will help contribute to the successful development and delivery of fresh policies to meet the challenges Australia faces. It is desirable that candidates hold legal qualifications.
This role is available through a labour hire arrangement with the agency or a Section26 transfer. Candidates must be Canberra based and hold either an NV1 or NV2 clearance.
Core Responsibilities:
undertake research and draft high-quality papers and briefings
prepare quality policy advice that aligns with the strategic direction of the relevant department
assist in reviewing and analysing stakeholder feedback
establish and maintain professional relationships and consultative mechanisms with a broad range of stakeholders
work with the professional services accreditation, licensing and regulatory bodies to assist them to negotiate mutual recognition or similar arrangements with their overseas counterparts
To be successful you will need to have:
strong research and analytical skills
the ability to produce high quality and timely advice
highly developed written and verbal communication skills
the ability to build strong and constructive working relationships
initiative and exercise good judgement and is competent in strategic thinking and effectively managing a consistent workload, set priorities and achieve effective and timely outcomes against deadlines
What you need to do now
To apply, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button above or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at recruitment@allygroup.com.au expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on 02 5104 3170. You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and relating position description/s) may also be requested by emailing recruitment@allygroup.com.au.
About Allygroup
Allygroup is a law firm which specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.
Allygroup is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of their gender, disability, neurodivergence, or cultural or religious identity.
If you identify as a person with a disability or neurodivergence, as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, or from a culturally or linguistically diverse background and would like to disclose this information, we encourage you to do so in your application or included cover letter.