Location : Richmond or Geelong, VIC Contract : 12 months Hourly Rate : $602.55 per day + super Start Date : ASAP About the Organisation Join a Federal Government organisation committed to placing stakeholders at the heart of their work. Our values reflect a passion and dedication to building a positive, stakeholder-centred culture. About the Opportunity As an EL1 Assistant Director Policy, you will be leading a team that contributes to the shaping of policy as well as designing and implementing work that contributes to an ongoing agency reform. You will engage in problem solving and issues management while exercising sound decision-making and judgement to produce policy advice. This work ultimately assists in undertaking engagement and co-design activities with stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Lead policy development, strategies, and reform projects related to system navigation, support coordination, and home and living supports. Engage with stakeholders to co-design initiatives, deliver engagement activities, and shape markets for disability supports. Provide policy leadership to a team, manage relationships, and foster a positive team culture. Use data and evidence to inform decision-making and develop high-quality policy documents. Demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with relevant experience in the disability sector preferred. Requirements Australian Citizenship Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills Superior communication and stakeholder management skills Collaborative approach, working well in teams and with limited direction Policy and team leadership experience Experience developing and interpreting policy, analysing data and information, preparing and reviewing policy papers, reports, presentations, briefings and correspondence. Interested? What Next? Note: Applications close on 30 October 2024. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Apply now and make a meaningful impact in a stakeholder-focused Federal Government organisation! At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background. #J-18808-Ljbffr