Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS5 Strategy Officer to work for one of our Federal Government clients based in Surry Hills. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $55.24/hr + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

This is not a part-time position; however, this may be considered for the appropriate candidate

The APS5 Strategy Officer (Labour Hire) is a team membership position and is accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to an area of responsibility. The position will be required to provide policy advice within an area of specialisation, with advice based on policies and legislation.

The position will be required to provide detailed technical, policy and operational support and advice. It will be required to perform procedural, clerical, administrative and operational tasks that support and contribute to the client's objectives.

The APS5 Strategy Officer (Labour Hire) will have a considerable level of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will be required to communicate with and provide advice on a range of matters to senior executives to resolve moderately complex to complex enquiries.

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Gathering and developing structured insights and recommendations to address complex problems within strategic projects.
• Drafting components of materials for internal and external stakeholders to communicate perspectives, recommendations, and implications for the Agency.
• Presenting recommendations and facilitating discussions with a range of Agency stakeholders and leadership.
• Assisting and supporting regular strategy reporting, including status updates and exception reports.
• Supporting the development and management of project plans and schedules by the Agency's project management framework.
• Supporting stakeholder event preparation and logistics (including but not limited to setting meetings, distributing correspondences, developing communication products, developing meeting minutes, and providing procedural and administrative support to senior staff).
• Supporting desktop research and review, conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses, and developing content briefs to support project deliverables.

Essential criteria:

• Strong analytical skills - Ability to gather, analyse, and develop structured insights and recommendations to address complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills - Proficient in drafting materials for internal and external key stakeholders, clearly communicating perspectives, recommendations, and implications for the Agency.
• Problem Solving - Able to resolve moderately complex to complex enquiries with sound decision-making and strategic advice based on policies and legislation.
• Project Management - Experience supporting the development and management of project plans, schedules, and reporting in line with established project management frameworks.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Comfortable interacting with internal and external stakeholders and managing relationships.

Desirable criteria:

• Adaptable and flexible - Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic Thinking - Capable of presenting recommendations and facilitating discussions with a variety of stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Leadership Skills and Collaboration - The ability to work effectively in a team, actively contributing ideas and supporting colleagues to ensure collective goals are achieved.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 02 8240 9596 / [email protected] for a confidential discussion.