Job description
We are seeking experienced policy professionals to join a team responsible for the development, conversion and implementation of operational policies and practice guidelines within a complex service delivery environment.
Both roles contribute to evidence-based policy development and support consistent, high-quality service delivery.
The Senior Policy Officer role focuses on research, analysis, drafting and stakeholder engagement to support policy development and implementation.
The Principal Policy Officer role provides a higher level of leadership, including leading policy projects, providing strategic policy advice and managing more complex stakeholder and reform activities.
These roles suit individuals who are analytical, organised and comfortable working in fast-paced environments with competing priorities and evolving policy contexts.
AO7 Principal Policy Officer
Key responsibilities
Key responsibilities
The nature of this work may involve exposure to distressing or confronting material and engagement with individuals who have experienced trauma or involvement with the justice system. A range of physical and psychosocial safety measures are in place, including access to wellbeing supports and an employee assistance program.
Applicants are encouraged to consider their personal resilience and coping strategies when applying for these roles and their capacity to work in environments that may involve exposure to traumatic events or material.
What is on offer
To express interest, please apply now by clicking the available link.
#scr-casandra-hogan
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
Both roles contribute to evidence-based policy development and support consistent, high-quality service delivery.
The Senior Policy Officer role focuses on research, analysis, drafting and stakeholder engagement to support policy development and implementation.
The Principal Policy Officer role provides a higher level of leadership, including leading policy projects, providing strategic policy advice and managing more complex stakeholder and reform activities.
These roles suit individuals who are analytical, organised and comfortable working in fast-paced environments with competing priorities and evolving policy contexts.
AO7 Principal Policy Officer
Key responsibilities
- Lead and manage operational policy projects through to implementation.
- Develop operational policies and practice guidelines to guide consistent service delivery.
- Undertake complex research and analysis to inform policy reform and decision-making.
- Provide high-level policy advice on the operational impacts of proposed reforms.
- Liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders, including statutory bodies, government departments, non-government organisations and community groups.
- Develop strategies to support effective implementation of policy changes.
- Draft high-quality written materials, including policies, practice guidelines, submissions, reports, proposals, fact sheets and internal communications.
- Exercise sound judgement to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within required timeframes.
- Monitor, manage and report on project progress, risks and issues to ensure successful outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex policy projects.
- Advanced research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional written communication skills, producing clear, concise and well-structured documents.
- Strong ability to work effectively in ambiguous or evolving policy environments.
- Proven stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust and credibility.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake research and analysis to support evidence-based policy development.
- Develop operational policies and practice guidelines in line with agreed frameworks and standards.
- Liaise and consult with internal stakeholders to provide policy advice and support implementation.
- Draft clear, concise and high-quality written materials, including policies, practice guidelines, submissions, reports, reports, fact sheets and internal communications.
- Manage competing priorities and deliver work within agreed timeframes.
- Contribute to monitoring and reporting on project progress, risks and issues.
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High-quality written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Well-developed organisational and time management skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Confidence engaging with stakeholders and contributing to shared outcomes.
The nature of this work may involve exposure to distressing or confronting material and engagement with individuals who have experienced trauma or involvement with the justice system. A range of physical and psychosocial safety measures are in place, including access to wellbeing supports and an employee assistance program.
Applicants are encouraged to consider their personal resilience and coping strategies when applying for these roles and their capacity to work in environments that may involve exposure to traumatic events or material.
What is on offer
- Attractive hourly rate - AO6: $79.16 + super; AO7: $88.30 + super
- Fulltime business hours Monday to Friday
- Close to public transport
- Assignment through to 30th June 2026 with view to extension
To express interest, please apply now by clicking the available link.
#scr-casandra-hogan
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
