Candidate ID: 1590

Professional Overview

With approximately 8 years’ experience across the Australian Public Service within the health, aged care and Indigenous affairs sectors, this candidate has developed strong expertise in policy development, programme and project management, stakeholder engagement and procurement. They have a proven track record delivering culturally informed policy and engagement outcomes in First Nations’ health and aged care environments, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders across urban, regional, rural and remote communities.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Policy Development
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Program and Project Management
• Procurement and Contract Management
• Community Engagement

Relevant Experience

Inclusion Strategy (EL1), Australian Public Service – Social Services Sector
1 year
Leads procurement processes, develops strategic policy briefs and provides stakeholder engagement and secretariat support to deliver culturally informed aged care initiatives.

Communications & Engagement (A/g EL1), Australian Public Service – Health and Aged Care Sector
Less than 1 year
Managed communications and engagement activities for First Nations’ assessment programmes while developing policy advice and maintaining key internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Policy Officer (APS 6), Australian Public Service – Health and Aged Care Sector
3 years
Delivered First Nations’ aged care policy through procurement, stakeholder engagement and governance support to inform culturally safe programme and workforce design.

Policy Officer (APS 6), Australian Public Service – Health Sector
2 years
Provided strategic policy advice, managed grant and procurement processes and supported governance groups to enhance culturally informed health initiatives.

Policy Officer / Program & Project Management (APS 4–5), Australian Public Service – Indigenous Affairs Sector
2 years
Supported the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, stakeholder partnerships and national projects relating to First Nations’ programmes and reconciliation activities.

Location and Availability

Preferred work location: Canberra

Open to Relocating: No

Workplace flexibility: Negotiable

Ability to travel: Yes

Availability/notice period: Negotiable

Desired salary or salary expectations: $130,000 plus superannuation