Policy Officer, Closing the Gap - Identified Position
Core
Lead and manage projects to support the implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and Priority Reforms for First Nations peoples.
Role type
Senior policy officer (APS6)
Builds
Policy advice, reform initiatives, and monitoring reports for the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).
Domain
Public sector policy, Indigenous affairs, and government reform.
Required skills
project management, policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, report writing, risk identification, cross-team coordination
Preferred skills
culturally responsive approaches, knowledge of Closing the Gap commitments
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Manage projects supporting Closing the Gap commitments; undertake research and consultation for policy reform; provide evidence-based advice to senior leaders; prepare briefings and governance materials; monitor and evaluate progress against commitments; coordinate activities across teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
