APS6 Policy Officer

QLD Based, flexible work arrangements on offer Hourly rate $60.26 + super Contractor benefits through Talent, join the family today! About the company: Our client is an independent statutory agency that is responsible for implementing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which will support a better life for hundreds of thousands of Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and carers. This role will see you join an organisation that values a positive contemporary attitude to disability. About the role: Working within a team to develop and implement reform policy, strategies and projects.Identifying, building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Development of policy, project and corporate documents for review to a high standardBuilding 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. What's in it for you? Competitive hourly rate, aligned with APS6 banding.Initial contract until 31st December 2026 with high likelihood of extensionFlexible working arrangements on offer across multiple locations in QLDContractor benefits through Talent, join the family today!Tailored support throughout the whole process and beyond by your experienced Recruitment Partner. Skills and experience required: We strongly encourage your application if you have demonstrated the below skills and capabilities: Experience supporting policy development, reform initiatives, projects or programs.Some understanding of legislation and how it relates to policy or program delivery.Exposure to strategic commissioning, procurement or similar activities would be beneficial.Knowledge or experience within the disability sector or broader disability reform space would be well regarded.Comfortable researching and analysing information and contributing to practical recommendations.Strong written communication skills, including preparing briefs, reports, presentations, policy papers and correspondence.Confident working with a range of stakeholders and building positive working relationships.Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.Comfortable managing changing priorities and picking up new pieces of work as they arise.Sound judgement and an understanding of good governance and decision-making processes.Experience with project planning or program governance would be beneficial.Experience supporting more complex procurement activities, ideally within a government or politically sensitive environment, would also be valuable.As part of the eligibility and suitability requirement, only Australian Citizens need to applyWillingness to undertake pre-employment checks, including National Criminal History Check upon successful appointment How to apply:If this sounds like you express your interest and suitability via the 'Apply Now' function.If you would like more information about this role, or wish to have a confidential discussion about your career aspirations, please contact Emma Hansen (07) 3031 4517 or emma.hansen@talentinternational.com today.We look forward to hearing from you ✨ Applications close 9:00 AM, Wednesday 16th September