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Overview
Contract start 26 June 2023 to 30 September 2023, with extensions until 22 December 2023. The STS Taskforce seeks to engage an experienced Policy & Engagement Specialist within the Simplified Trade System (STS) Taskforce.
Responsibilities
- Lead the coordination and development of briefing products, policy advice and talking points for Taskforce Executive, to inform and influence government deliberations and outcomes.
- Use knowledge of Government policy agenda to influence trade simplification objectives and monitor strategic developments across Government.
- Develop, sustain and leverage productive relationships with Government agencies, industry organisations and business.
- Develop engagement plans, organise meetings and provide high-quality secretariat support for STS to connect with industry and Government stakeholders.
- Support planning and reporting through preparation of status updates and identification of any compliance and risk issues that may affect the long-term goals of the Taskforce.
- An existing network of federal government agency contacts in the area of digital economy, transformation and data policy.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with an understanding of government processes and experience representing the government in inter-agency and external engagements.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to craft high quality briefs, talking points and meeting notes with little direction.
- Flexible, adaptable and resilient to working in a highly contested environment and able to re-prioritise work at a moments notice.
Selection criteria
1. Demonstrated experience working as a Policy and Engagement Specialist, ideally within government.
2. Proven ability to deliver requirements and aligns with organisational constraints of multiple agencies/entities.
3. Robust communication skills, with the ability to translate between business and technical terminology.
Every application requires to address selection criteria as part of application submission.
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