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Policy Officer

Mid levelFull-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 19 hours agoVerified 3 days ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

The Policy Officer job is an exciting opportunity to support the Australian Technology Network's policy and advocacy agenda through high-quality research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement. This position plays a crucial role in developing policy positions, submissions, and strategic advice across higher education and related public policy areas. The team values collaboration and is dedicated to delivering impactful outcomes in a dynamic policy environment.

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You'll be responsible for

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Supporting policy development

Contributing to the development of policy positions, submissions, briefing papers, and strategic advice across higher education and related public policy areas.
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Monitoring policy developments

Monitoring emerging policy developments and sector trends to provide actionable insights.
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Engaging stakeholders

Supporting engagement with member universities and external stakeholders to foster collaboration and communication.

Key criteria

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Relevant tertiary qualification

Degree in public policy, political science, or related field.

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Policy research experience

Demonstrated experience in policy analysis and advice preparation.

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Strong written communication skills

Ability to create clear documents for diverse audiences.

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5 criteria for this job
Relevant tertiary qualification
Degree in public policy, political science, or related field.

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Policy research experience
Demonstrated experience in policy analysis and advice preparation.

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Strong written communication skills
Ability to create clear documents for diverse audiences.

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Stakeholder engagement skills
Proven ability to manage relationships across organizations.

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Time management abilities
Experience managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

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