Policy Officers

September 9, 2024

Australian Government

Canberra

APS Level 5
Canberra, ACT | Melbourne, VIC | Sydney, NSW
$87,264 - $93,294

About the Department of Education
We contribute to Australia's economic prosperity and social wellbeing by creating opportunities and driving better outcomes through access to quality education and learning.

The Role
Across International Division, we work on international education policy challenges and high-profile initiatives that support the sustainability of our vibrant international education sector.

We operate as policy advisors, representatives, regulators, analysts, administrators and diplomats. We work closely across the department, with other Australian government agencies, state and territory governments and education providers to ensure Australia is recognised as a regional and global leader in education and training.

We provide policy leadership and coordination across government on international education, deliver policies and programs to support student mobility and the global exchange of knowledge, and work position Australia as partner of choice for international education collaboration. We also work closely with foreign governments to advance Australia’s economic growth, public diplomacy and national security interests through education.

A key focus of the International Division is the International Education and Skills Strategic Framework, which sets out a future direction for the international education and training sector, one that is sustainable, high-quality, diverse and founded on integrity.

The International Division is seeking talented, energetic people with strong policy, analytical and communication skills to join our team. We require applicants who are strategic thinkers, effective collaborators and willing to work across a broad range of initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you may be responsible for the following:

Contributing to drafting a range of policy documents and reports to a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders, often working to tight timeframes.
Providing policy advice and regulatory support.
Engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Undertaking secretariat functions.
Contributing to the delivery of projects and drafting briefing papers that support international education cooperation, under the direction of higher classification levels.
Performing research work and analysis that supports policy and project activities.
Actively and positively contributing to achieving team and division outcomes.

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application in our online recruitment system. You will need to:

Provide a summary (no more than 500 words) that outlines your skills, knowledge, and experience and why you should be considered for this vacancy. You should take into consideration the position overview (including any detailed position specific requirements) when drafting your response. Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.
Upload your Resume
Provide contact details for 2 Referees.

The APS work level standards are structured to clearly differentiate between the work expected (i.e. responsibilities and duties) at each classification level. We encourage you to review these when writing your application.

Eligibility
Citizenship - to be eligible for employment with the Department, you must be an Australian Citizen or, in limited circumstances, in the process of obtaining it.

Security Clearance - our successful candidate is required to hold, or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a security clearance at a level designated by the Department.

Please refer to the Job Information Pack for more information about the role.
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