Our client focuses on strengthening regional economies by developing place-based policies and programs, building partnerships between all levels of government and local communities, and providing grants and financial assistance through councils, non-profits, and other organizations.
We are looking for experienced APS5 with excellent communication, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Working across the Commonwealth to develop policy advice on the opportunities and challenges facing regional Australia, including through strategic policy papers and briefing.
- Analysing and informing best practice approaches to regional policy development through the development of policy advice, drawn from research, local insights and a strong evidence-base.
- Supporting whole-of-government decision-making to ensure regional impacts are appropriately considered, including through engagement in the Cabinet submission process.
- Providing secretariat support for senior executive forums and meetings
- Preparing briefing, issues papers and policy documents for the Executive and Ministers.
- Building strong and constructive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, both internal and external to the department.
To be successful in this role, candidates will need to:
- Think strategically, evaluating complex information from a variety of sources to make connections and sound decisions while exercising good judgement.
- Communicate effectively, both written and oral, delivering information in a variety of formats for a range of audiences.
- Collaborate across diverse teams, using your interpersonal and engagement skills to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, valuing different perspectives, contributions and backgrounds.
- Be resilient and flexible, dealing with ambiguity and adapting to changing priorities.
- Achieve results and quality outcomes by showing initiative and leadership, working in a small team delivering multiple activities at any given time, often within tight timeframes.
- Remain responsive, adaptable and open to change, maintaining a positive attitude, navigating ambiguity, and being willing to continue to learn, improve, and innovate.
June 2026
Location
Various - We welcome candidates from locations across Australia; however, there may be an expectation to attend a nearby office occasionally.
Security clearance
Baseline or above clearance.
How to Apply
Due to the nature of this role, this job is open to Australian Citizens only.
Apply directly or for more information on this role, please email kalpana.palaniyappa@calleo.com.au or call 0403 200 666
Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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