Senior Policy| Program and Project Officer

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APS Level 6
Canberra, ACT | Adelaide, SA | Brisbane, QLD | Darwin, NT | Hobart, TAS | Melbourne, VIC | Perth, WA | Sydney, NSW
$+8,105 - $107,880
About the Department of Education
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

The Role
As a Senior Policy, Program or Project Officer at the Department of Education, you will contribute to Australia’s economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the following:


Interpret, draft and review policy and procedural directions within specialist area.
Prepare draft reports, briefing papers, speeches, Ministerial correspondence, and discussion papers for review by executive level employees.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and participate in committees and forums.
Perform independent research work including the preparation of draft reports on relevant program activities and/or project milestones.
Develop and manage project plans.
Manage financial reporting and analysis activities.
Assist in the evaluation of program performance and identify areas for improvement.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application in our online recruitment system. You will need to:
Provide a summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
Upload your Resume
Provide contact details for 2 Referees.
The APS work level standards are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level. We encourage you to review these when writing your application.

Eligibility
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.
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