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Policy officer

Canberra
First People Recruitment Solutions
Posted: 9 May
Offer description

- APS6 Hourly rate contract
- Based in Canberra, ACT
- Police check - mandatory

About the Department

A federal government agency charged with overseeing Australia's health system.

About the Role

Working within the Gene Technology Policy and Governance Section you will be working on proposed legislative changes in line with applicable procedures and guidelines and assisting in the implementation of recommendations of the Third Review of the National Gene Technology Scheme

Duties

- provide policy advice supported by sound research and analysis;
- developing high quality documents for a range of audiences, including briefings, minutes, meeting and consultation papers;
- prepare agenda and briefing papers for the gene technology legislation and governance committees;
- analysing, interpreting and evaluating information from various sources eg submissions;

Skills and Qualifications

- Ability to develop strategic policy and legislative advice, prepare policy and research papers including drafting briefings to the Minister and Senior Executives.
- Understanding of the legislative process and ability to translate policy into legislative drafting.
- Organisation and time management skills, with a proven ability to show initiative and take responsibility for progressing tasks and projects.

What's on offer

The successful candidate will be offered an APS6 hourly rate contract, notionally a 6month opportunity. This position is based in Canberra.

As this role is with the Federal Government, only Australian citizens that hold a baseline clearance or a willingness to obtain, will be considered for this vacancy.

How to Apply

Click APPLY or contact Kandice | Consultant Talent Acquisition on 0448 974 777 for for a confidential discussion.

Please submit applications in Word format only by COB Monday 5th June 2023.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions is a 100% Indigenous owned agency providing contingent contracts, fixed term contracts and permanent recruitment solutions to Government and Corporate Australia.

Our Head Office is based in Canberra with a national reach to all the states and territories, regional and remote areas of Australia.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and Non-Indigenous Australians together with people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

FIRST PEOPLE Recruitment Solutions acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognizes their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures; and to elders both past, present and emerging.

Reference number: 200003332_168558516364671
Profession:GovernmentAPS 1 to 6

Company: First People Recruitment Solutions
Date posted: 1st Jun, 2023

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