{"id":32043,"date":"2025-12-15T04:32:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/?post_type=candidate&#038;p=32043"},"modified":"2026-04-13T01:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T01:56:08","slug":"candidate-id-7395","status":"publish","type":"candidate","link":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/candidate\/candidate-id-7395\/","title":{"rendered":"Candidate ID: 7395"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A highly experienced policy and project officer with over 6 years\u2019 experience in state government and related sectors, specialising in policy development, project management, and strategic planning. Demonstrated success in managing grants and funding programs, engaging with Aboriginal communities, and leading initiatives that contribute to positive socio-economic and cultural change. Brings additional perspective from community legal and legal aid roles, complementing a strong foundation in government service.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Key Skills and Competencies<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Policy Development<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Direction<\/li>\n<li>Project and Program Management<\/li>\n<li>Analysis and Implementation<\/li>\n<li>Negotiation and Influencing<\/li>\n<li>Community Engagement and Communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Relevant Experience<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Executive Director, Not-for-Profit \/ Policy Sector<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong style=\"font-size: 16px;\">5 years<br \/>\n<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Provided strategic leadership, program and policy oversight, stakeholder engagement, governance, and co-designed community programs while securing sustainable funding streams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Director Research and Policy, Not-for-Profit \/ Policy Sector<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1 year<\/strong><br \/>\nLed policy development, research, consultation, and project management while implementing organisational strategies, internal governance frameworks, and engagement initiatives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior Policy Officer, Government \u2013 Planning &amp; Economic Policy<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>2 years<\/strong><br \/>\nDeveloped and implemented policy and training programs to improve socio-economic outcomes for Aboriginal communities, including stakeholder engagement, program coordination, and portal enhancements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior Project Officer, Government \u2013 Community Investments<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1 year<br \/>\n<\/strong>Managed grants programs, policy analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery while supervising staff and contributing to strategic planning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior Project Officer, Government \u2013 Aboriginal Affairs \/ Languages<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1 year<br \/>\n<\/strong>Oversaw project management, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery, including establishment of programs, governance frameworks, and funding proposals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senior Project Officer, Government \u2013 Community Legal Services<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1 year<br \/>\n<\/strong>Delivered program management, policy assessment, financial oversight, and stakeholder consultation, including development of cultural safety standards and statewide program reviews.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Project and Policy Officer \/ Policy Officer, Government \u2013 Aboriginal Affairs \/ Legal Services<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>&lt;3 years total<\/strong><br \/>\nSupported project and policy initiatives, grants administration, community consultation, and program delivery across Aboriginal affairs and legal services sectors.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Location and Availability <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Preferred work location:<\/strong> Sydney CBD<\/p>\n<p><strong>Open to relocation: <\/strong>No<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workplace flexibility:<\/strong> Hybrid &#8211; 2 days per week at home<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ability to travel:<\/strong> 1 week per month but sometimes more frequently if required<\/p>\n<p><strong>Availability\/notice period:<\/strong> 2 weeks<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desired Salary or Salary Expectations: <\/strong>$160,000 + Superannuation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A highly experienced policy and project officer with over 6 years\u2019 experience in state government and related sectors, specialising in policy development, project management, and strategic planning. 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