Policy Officer (APS6)

About the role

A high-profile Federal Government branch overseeing national regulatory and energy efficiency frameworks is seeking a Policy Officer (APS6) to help deliver policy reforms and address strategic audit recommendations across national regulatory schemes. The role covers cost recovery reviews, charging frameworks and the development of program performance measurement systems. It is a 6-month contract with an extension option of up to 12 months.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex policy research, analysis and problem-solving to improve national programs and implement audit responses.
• Support reviews of fee structures and cost-recovery arrangements in line with Australian Government charging principles.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate program performance measures showing regulatory and public outcomes.
• Research, write and author ministerial briefs, executive submissions, discussion papers and stakeholder consultation material.
• Work with divisional teams, corporate finance, state and territory counterparts and external industry stakeholders.
• Identify policy, operational and reputational risks and propose mitigation strategies within legislative boundaries.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, regulatory review or cost-recovery/fee model analysis in a government or public sector environment.
• Proven ability to turn complex technical or regulatory information into clear briefs and papers for senior decision-makers.
• Experience in commonwealth budgeting or an understanding of finance.
• Familiarity with government performance frameworks, audit response implementation or project scoping and delivery.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work autonomously under broad direction in a fast-paced setting.