Policy Officer

Collaborative environment within the public sector

Your new company

Join a leading government department committed to developing robust policies and providing high-level advisory support. This dynamic workplace fosters diversity, inclusivity, and innovation to serve the needs of the community effectively.

Your new role

As a Policy Officer, you will deliver strategic and operational policy outcomes with a focus on work health and safety and workplace relations legislation. This position requires exceptional advisory writing, analytical, and project management skills. Key responsibilities include:
  • Preparing high-level briefings, correspondence, and Cabinet documentation.
  • Interpreting legislation and developing plain English advisory material.
  • Liaising with technical staff and undertaking research to provide explanatory guidance.
  • Leading consultation processes within a collaborative framework.
  • Conducting presentations and creating accessible guidance material.
  • Supporting internal reviews, complaints management, and administrative tasks.
What you'll need to succeed

  • Understanding of work health and safety and workplace relations legislation, or ability to acquire knowledge.
  • Proven advisory writing, research, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to provide clear advice on government policy.
  • Strong project development and management capabilities.
  • Effective time management and high-quality delivery under limited direction.
  • Awareness of relevant legislation.

What you'll get in return

This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment within the public sector, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact. You will gain exposure to a variety of legislative frameworks.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to yvonne.scott@hays.com.au or call Yvonne Scott now on 08 7221 4146.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
SA - Adelaide
Specialism
Policy and Strategy
Ref:
2929607

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Yvonne Scott, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Gold Coast
Level 11 Seabank Centre, 12-14 Marine Parade

Telephone: 0872214146

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