APS6 Policy Officer (Pharmacist)

Use your analytical skills to support complex government policy decisions.

Your new company 
This Federal Government agency is seeking an experienced professional to join a specialist team working across complex policy and program activities. You’ll contribute to evidence-based decision-making within a collaborative and outcomes-focused environment. The contract would be on a labour hire basis for an initial 12 months with the possibility of an extension. 

Your new role 
You will provide analytical and administrative support across a range of policy and program activities, working with complex information and data to support high-quality decision-making.Key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing applications and analysing financial, market and other relevant information
• Researching and synthesising information from multiple sources
• Preparing briefs, reports, policy papers, correspondence, meeting papers and minutes
• Providing accurate advice and support to inform decision-making
• Engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality work within deadlines
• Supporting broader policy, legislative and program outcomes

What you'll need to succeed 
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A pharmacy qualification and/or recent community or hospital pharmacy experience 
• Significant experience as an APS6 Policy Officer from within the APS. 
• Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail across both numerical and written work
• Well-developed written communication skills, ideally within a policy or government environment
• Confidence working with data, including competency with common Excel functions
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team

What you'll get in return 
This is an opportunity to join a Federal Government agency in a role combining analysis, policy, stakeholder engagement and program support. You’ll work with complex and meaningful subject matter while further developing your experience within a specialised government environment.

What you need to do now 
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email Kylie Garcia now on kylie.garcia@hays.com.au
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