Are you passionate about shaping the future of Australia's water management and environmental sustainability? On offer is a 6 month labour hire contract.
**About the Role**:
As an APS 6 Policy Officer, you will be an integral part of the team spearheading the Basin Plan Review, utilising your expertise in policy, strategy, and scientific analysis. This opportunity calls for individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace new perspectives, and are eager to make a meaningful impact.
**Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Conducting in-depth research and analysis to support diverse policy issues within the Review.
- Contributing to the development and testing of innovative policy options for various aspects
- Engaging and coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including government agencies, Indigenous groups, NGOs, and Basin communities.
- Preparation of comprehensive briefing materials, reports, and operational documents.
- Drafting policy documents, position papers, and reports on both global and local water management issues.
- Analysing the regulatory framework of the Murray-Darling Basin to facilitate the review and revision of the Basin Plan.
- Collaborating across teams and stakeholders to identify and develop groundbreaking policy and regulatory options.
**Desired Skills and Qualifications**:
- Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in Public Policy, Law, Water Quality Management, or related disciplines.
- Proficiency in policy interpretation, strategic thinking, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of social, economic, environmental sciences relevant to policy development.
- Understanding of water management regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed team environment.