Randstad is seeking a skilled and accomplished APS6 Policy and Program Officer with exceptional attention to detail and strong stakeholder engagement capability. Working within a collaborative, delivery-focused federal department, you will build and sustain key relationships, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to meaningful policy and program outcomes across the Australian Public Service.
About your new role
The APS6 Policy and Program Officers will be responsible for driving the design, delivery, and governance of complex policy and program reforms to enhance service effectiveness, sustainability, and integrity. Operating within a multidisciplinary environment, they will manage end-to-end reform activities by developing project plans, tracking delivery milestones, and actively coordinating risks, issues, and dependencies. The role requires undertaking rigorous research, data analysis, and options assessments to formulate practical, evidence-based recommendations, which are then translated into high-quality briefs, reports, and decision papers for senior executive and governance audiences. In addition to maintaining program performance monitoring and reporting frameworks, officers must exercise sound independent judgement and initiative to resolve complex, sensitive operational challenges, continuously identify opportunities for system improvement, and build strong, collaborative relationships across internal and external stakeholder networks.
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