Strategic Policy Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your policy development skills?

Nationally available across all states

Multiple jobs available across the APS6 and the EL1 banding

$60.26 per hour + super for the APS6 and $602.55 per day + super for the EL1

Your New CompanyHays is proud to partner with a leading Federal Government agency that delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability. The agency plays a critical role in helping participants access the support they need to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.Key responsibilities for the EL1 position:

• Leading delivery and implementation of reform projects in line with the NDIA's wider reform program
• Leading analysis of policy issues for implementation and communicating recommendations to a high standard.
• Engagement to influence and negotiate practical solutions for policy implementation
• Leading teams to develop policy and corporate documents to a high standard.
• Collecting and analysing data to inform advice and recommendations.
• Identifying, building and managing relationships with stakeholders.
• Designing, contributing to, and leading engagement activities.
• Applying sound judgement and decision-making to evaluate risks in the context of a complex and changing environment.
• Contributing to branch leadership, building a positive and high-performing team culture.

Key responsibilities for the APS6 position:

• Working within a team to develop and implement reform policy, strategies and projects related to the NDIA reform agenda.
• Identifying, building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Development of policy, project and corporate documents for review to a high standard
• Building relationships and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
• Designing, contributing to and leading engagement activities.
• Make decisions using good judgement, expertise and knowledge, under limited guidance to progress work within governance and authorising arrangements.
• Using data and technical inputs to form recommendations.
• Contributing to reform projects in line with the NDIA's scheme reform program and corporate plan.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills 
• A great communicator and writer for a government audience 
• Sound judgement and governance skills 
• Ability to adapt and respond to changing priorities 
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships 
• Energy, enthusiasm and motivation to improve the NDIS 
• Collaborative approach, working well in teams and with limited direction
• Experience developing and implementing policy, analysing data and information, preparing and reviewing policy papers, reports, presentations, briefings and correspondence.
• Contributes to a positive team culture
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Flexible to work on priorities as they emerge

The Logistics

Until 31 December 2026, with a strong view to extension

APS6 - $60.26 per hour + super, EL1 - $602.55 per day + super

Full-time hours: 37.5 hours per week

Citizenship: Australian Citizenship is mandatory

References will be required

NDIS Workers Screeners Check or willing to obtain

What You'll Get in Return

• An opportunity to build your career within a large Federal Government agency.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of Australians living with disability.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• A positive and inclusive team environment.
• Weekly pay cycle.
• Online timesheet submission and approval.
• Nominated superannuation fund.
• Potential opportunities for extension and future career progression.

What You Need to Do NowIf this role sounds like the right opportunity for you, click "Apply Now" or forward your current CV to Victoria.sutton@hays.com.auDue to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout the recruitment process.#3017906