EL 1 Policy Officer

Hudson

  • Canberra, ACT
  • $115,443-134,865 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
EL 1 Policy Officer
  • 12-month non-ongoing contract with 6-month extension option
  • Canberra, Brisbane and Melbourne Based
  • September Start
The Role
Are you an experienced EL 1 Policy Officer with extensive proven government and strategic policy experience? Are you looking for a long term non-ongoing role in an high-performing team shaping policies that protect Australia’s people, economy, and the way of life?Are you based in Canberra, Melbourne or Brisbane and have the ability to obtain a security clearance?If you answered yes to these questions, then this just might be the role for you!
Duties:
  • Provide high-quality, evidence based policy advice to senior executives and ministers on maritime security matters and emerging issues.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including national security agencies, ports, shipping industry, and international partners, including secretariat support for industry outreach activities.
  • Confidently lead the department’s representation in interdepartmental, industry and international forums and working groups related to maritime cyber and infrastructure security.
  • Undertake research and analysis and other activities to propose solutions to complex policy problems, with an awareness of possible impact on strategic, political or policy outcomes.
  • Mentor and support junior staff and contribute to a high-performing and collaborative team culture.
While maritime knowledge or experience is not required, you will be expected to quickly learn maritime security frameworks, legislation and international obligations.If you are interested in the role, please submit via the link. If you have any questions after you have submitted your resume, please call Irena Simunec on 0455 558 721 and quote job number 246103.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson
Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen.Casual Loading
Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusive of mandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

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