Your new company

Hays is the preferred supplier choice of Federal, State and Local Government organisations as well as leading employers in Health, Technology, Insurance, Education and Utilities across Geelong. I have partnered with a Federal Government Agency in the heart of Geelong to recruit an EL1 Assistant Director - Policy for a full-time temporary assignment for a 12-month contract with a potential for extension.

Your new role

• Lead the development and interpretation of policy in specialised areas, considering sensitive organisational and political issues.
• Develop, manage, and deliver projects with agency-wide impact.
• Participate in and contribute to the preparation and coordination of complex policy formulation inputs.
• Plan and lead engagement activities.
• Develop complex policy documents for review and publication.
• Engage with data, evidence, and stakeholders to ensure policy development is contemporary, relevant, and evidence-informed.
• Prepare, review, and advise on policy reports, briefing papers, speeches, Ministerial correspondence, Cabinet submissions, and discussion papers.
• Model the values, contribute to the strategic direction of the Initiative, and actively promote a safe, positive, and high-performing culture.

What you'll need to succeed

• Demonstrated experience in developing and clearly communicating balanced policy and strategic advice, evaluating ambiguous and incomplete information, factoring in risks, and being sensitive to the organisational and political context.
• Strong ability to analyse and apply data and evidence to develop solutions to complex problems.
• Experience working with people with lived experience and a broad range of stakeholders to inform policy or program development.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships, including leading policy development through multidisciplinary groups.
• Capacity to exercise autonomy and initiative in your program of work and to contribute to the efficient management of resources within your team through clear and proactive work planning.
• Must be an Australian Citizen
• All applicants selected for an interview will be required to provide two supporting references before the interview.

What you'll get in return

• Geelong Office Location and Hybrid Arrangement
• Weekly pay cycles
• Nominated choice of superannuation fund
• Online time sheet submission and approval
• No hidden costs or payroll deductions for our services
• No invoicing required for Pty Ltd holders
• Regular contact with consultants throughout the duration of your assignment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to rebecca.hillbrick@hays.com.au