The Opportunity

Our client is a community focused Federal Government Agency, currently seeking an APS5 Strategy Officer to assist the Strategy Branch in ensuring projects and initiatives align to Agency priorities and we provide insights and solutions through a flexible approach, in partnership with stakeholders.

Initial hourly rate contract spanning 12 months with further extension possible, offering open APS5 level hourly rates of $55.24 + Super, with the ability to be based out of either Richmond or Geelong in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities will include:

• 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 in accordance with the Agency's project management framework.
• Supporting stakeholder event preparation and logistics (including but not limited to setting meetings, distributing correspondences, developing communication products, development of meeting minutes, and providing procedural and administrative support to senior staff).
• Supporting desktop research and review, conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses, and develop content briefs to support project deliverables.

About you:

• Australian citizenship is mandatory to be considered eligible to work for this Federal Government Agency.
• Ability to gather, analyse, and develop structured insights and recommendations to address complex problems.
• Proficient in drafting materials for internal and external key stakeholders, clearly communicating perspectives, recommendations, and implications for the Agency.
• Able to resolve moderately complex to complex enquiries with sound decision-making and strategic advice based on policies and legislation.
• Experience supporting the development and management of project plans, schedules, and reporting in line with established project management frameworks.
• Comfortable interacting with internal and external stakeholders and managing relationships.

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Submit your resume, or for further information please contact [email protected] for more information.