Job Title:
A Policy Officer Role in Cyber Security
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Job Description:
In this exciting role, you will work on the frontline of developing and progressing major policy initiatives to uplift cyber resilience across Australia. As a key member of the Cyber Security Policy and Strategy Branch, you will contribute to strategic policy advice on emerging domestic and international cyber issues.
The successful candidate will have strong communication, engagement and stakeholder management skills, with experience in Government policy development and secretariat and governance experience. They will be able to develop and maintain productive working relationships across government and industry to ensure effective communication of policy advice.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain awareness of local and global policy developments to identify emerging issues/risks and their implications for cyber policy direction.
* Contribute to strategic policy advice on emerging domestic and international cyber issues.
* Develop and maintain productive working relationships across government and industry to ensure effective communication of policy advice.
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Requirements:
* Strong communication, engagement and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in Government policy development.
* Secretariat and governance experience.
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About the Department:
The Department of Home Affairs is responsible for centrally coordinated strategy and policy leadership in relation to domestic national security arrangements, law enforcement, emergency management, counter-terrorism, social cohesion, the protection of our sovereignty, the integrity of our border and the resilience of our national infrastructure.
The Australian Border Force, an operationally independent body within the Department of Home Affairs, is Australia's frontline border law enforcement agency and Australia's customs service. The Australian Border Force's mission is to protect Australia's border and facilitate the legitimate movement of people and goods across it.
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Work Environment:
Cyber Policy and Strategy Branch is an exciting, innovative and rewarding place to work. We lead on a range of priority policy challenges and cutting-edge issues, providing advice to Ministers and senior executive to protect Australia's national security, prosperity and unity. We operate in a dynamic environment and deliver future-focused advice in response to Government priorities.