Policy and Regulatory Officer (APS6 / EL1)

About the role

A large federal government body with a significant regulatory function is hiring multiple Policy and Regulatory Officers at APS6 and EL1 levels. The roles sit in one of five specialist branches covering environmental assessments by region, post approvals and regulatory support. APS6 officers manage their own caseload of development proposals through to decision; EL1 officers carry the same caseload plus lead a small team. Positions are available nationally, and full-time or part-time arrangements are offered.

Key responsibilities

• Manage development proposals and assess their environmental impacts in line with relevant legislation, policy and procedure
• Apply a sound understanding of Commonwealth and state legislative and policy frameworks
• Analyse information and draft briefing material for supervisors and decision-makers on environmental impacts
• Lead stakeholder engagement through written, online and face-to-face activities
• Identify broader factors and trends affecting the division's work
• Contribute to policy development, project management, stakeholder engagement and business improvement
• At EL1: manage a small team, oversee more complex or high-profile proposals and quality assure briefing material for senior decision-makers

Required profile

• Ability to build strong working relationships while holding a firm, evidence-based line on regulatory matters
• At EL1: comfort leading a small team alongside your own caseload
• Commitment to learning and self-development

Required skills

• Strategic thinking and sound judgement, progressing work with minimal direction
• Good organisational skills, prioritising competing tasks to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including researching and analysing information
• Desirable for EL1: experience leading a small team in a regulatory, policy or technical environment, and a track record in policy development or process improvement

What we offer

• Salary of $100k - $145k plus superannuation
• Multiple positions available nationally, with full-time or part-time options

To apply, use the online application link provided in the advert.