ao7 principal policy and program officer.

As the Principal Policy Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct and coordinate substantial high level research, analysis and review on complex policy, legislative and regulatory issues.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of complex submissions, briefing notes, legislative drafting instructions, presentations, speeches, publications, reports and correspondence.
• Manage multiple competing priorities and work either as part of a team, or individually, to deliver workloads on time and which meet customer’s expectations.
• Liaise, consult and negotiate with other State Government and Commonwealth agencies, Government-owned corporations, market and regulatory entities and representative bodies.
• Exercise judgement to effectively manage competing priorities while working collaboratively with colleagues, or individually, to deliver workloads on time and which meet customer’s expectations.
• Contribute to a positive and effective team culture by participating in work area goal-setting, service improvement and other Unit/Divisional activities.
• Represent the department at state/federal conferences, internal/external meetings and committees, and inter-departmental/inter-jurisdictional working groups.
• Mentor, coach and train staff in an environment that recognises the unique contribution of the individual, encourages personal and team development, and encourages an appropriate work/life balance.

• Experience with Cabinet and Governor in Council submission writing/policy experience with some demonstrated experience managing projects.
• Experience in legislation, policy development and/or the application of policy.
• Strong planning skills and know their way around procurement and contract administration.
• Experience in communicating with internal and external stakeholders and building relationships to establish mutually beneficial connections.
• Ability to respond in a fast paced environment and deliver results.
• Demonstrated experience in managing competing priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Proven strong team leadership skills.

Benefits of choosing Randstad

We value our contractors. So in addition to benefits from your new employer, we also offer you,

• Discounts at retailers like David Jones, Myer & JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts cinemas and many more.
• A free Employee Assistance Program offers you and your family support
• Access to your payslips at the click of a button via our MyRandstad App
• We offer three pay runs a week Plus more

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.