Join a key government agency at the forefront of Australia's biosecurity, agricultural, and environmental sectors. This agency plays a vital role in shaping policies that ensure the safety and wellbeing of the nation through science-driven strategies.

Be part of a team that contributes to high-impact national projects focused on the governance and quality management of Australia's diagnostic laboratories.

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Policy Officer to support an important reform initiative. This project focuses on enhancing governance, quality assurance, and policy frameworks across the sector. As a Policy Officer, you will play a key role in developing policy frameworks, analysing existing documentation, identifying gaps, and providing recommendations to optimise governance structures. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility project with long-term national impact.

This role is available in Canberra, any other major city across Australia, or can be fully remote. Staff are able to use the hybrid work model, with 2 days per week in the office (location dependent).

The Role

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to the development of policy frameworks to support the reform project
• Analyse existing policies, documents, and governance structures to identify areas for improvement
• Provide recommendations on policy priorities and governance effectiveness
• Draft high-quality policy documents, briefs, and reports with a keen attention to detail
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with broader enterprise governance

The Ideal Person

Our client is looking for someone who has:

• Strong experience in policy development, ideally within government or similar sectors
• A solid understanding of governance processes and frameworks
• The ability to analyse complex information and develop strategic recommendations
• Excellent writing skills, with attention to detail and clarity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with a wide range of internal stakeholders
• A background in biosecurity, science, or related fields is desirable but not essential
• Experience working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

To be eligible for this role, you must be an Australian citizen and hold a Baseline Security Clearance.

Salary / Rate

• $60/hr - $75/hr + 11.5% Super
• 6-month labour hire contract with the potential for a 12-month extension
• Office located in Canberra City
• Role open to candidates Australia-wide, with remote and flexible work options available

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Shakhovskaya on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 20422

HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.