Job description
ASP 6 Policy and Legislation Officer
You will work in the VET Legislation and Policy team which is responsible for the legislative and policy framework that is required to deliver the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Initiative and assist with the National Skills Passport.
Duties
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.
- APS 6 $94,332 - $103,731
- City location
- Till June 2024
You will work in the VET Legislation and Policy team which is responsible for the legislative and policy framework that is required to deliver the Unique Student Identifier (USI) Initiative and assist with the National Skills Passport.
Duties
- Undertake research, analysis and provide advice on business requirements, policy, and legislation.
- Consideration of policy implications for the project, including consideration of relevant existing VET sector infrastructure and the education and training environment.
- Assist in the development of a range of policy documents, including consultation papers, facts sheets, meeting papers, briefs and talking points.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and represent the work area in relation to policy and legislative development.
- Tertiary qualifications in a field relevant to public policy and/or law would be desirable but not essential.
- Analytical skills to interpret information and apply it to policy design and program implementation.
- Developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Sound judgement, analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Applicants must hold Australian citizenship
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.