aps5 strategy officer.

About the Role

A federal government client is seeking a highly capable APS5 Strategy Officer to join their dynamic team in Geelong. This is a key position responsible for supporting strategic initiatives and contributing to the delivery of policy, project, and operational priorities.

The successful candidate will exercise sound judgement and decision-making within an area of responsibility, while supporting the broader strategy team with policy advice, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

You will be required to manage workflow, perform a range of analytical, operational, and administrative tasks, and contribute to the successful delivery of strategic goals across the agency.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse data to develop structured insights and recommendations that support complex problem-solving within strategic projects.
• Draft briefing notes, reports, and communication materials for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders, including facilitating discussions with senior executives.
• Assist with regular reporting activities such as strategy updates, exception reporting, and performance tracking.
• Support the development and coordination of project plans and schedules in line with agency project management frameworks.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for stakeholder events, meetings, and communications.
• Conduct desktop research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and prepare content to support strategic planning and initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team culture, working closely with colleagues to achieve shared outcomes.
  
  

Essential Criteria

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex problems and present practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting clear, concise materials for various audiences.
• Ability to resolve moderately complex enquiries using sound decision-making based on policy and legislation.
• Experience in supporting project management activities including planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across diverse teams.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens.

How to Apply

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.