Australian Government Opportunities | Policy, Program and Project Delivery | 2026–27

DFP Recruitment is seeking experienced APS5 and APS6 professionals for potential labour-hire opportunities supporting a high-profile Australian Government initiative.

Opportunities may be available across policy, program delivery, project coordination, strategic writing and administration. Candidates with strong policy-writing experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Potential responsibilities:

• Researching and analysing complex policy and program matters
• Developing policy documents, briefs, submissions, reports and correspondence
• Translating complex information into clear, concise and evidence-based advice
• Supporting the design, implementation and evaluation of government initiatives
• Coordinating projects, governance activities, meetings and reporting requirements
• Monitoring deliverables, risks, emerging issues and program outcomes
• Consulting and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Providing secretariat, administrative and operational support as required
• Managing sensitive and confidential information appropriately 

To be considered, you will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous experience at the APS5 or APS6 level, or in a comparable role
• Strong policy-writing, research and analytical capabilities
• Experience preparing high-quality briefs, submissions, reports or executive correspondence
• Sound judgement and the ability to interpret legislation, policy and evidence
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with limited direction
• Experience operating within a complex government or regulated environment

Experience developing policy or delivering programs within complex social policy, community or human services environments will be highly regarded.

These expressions of interest will contribute to a candidate pool for potential APS5 and APS6 labour-hire opportunities during the 2026–27 financial year.

For a further private confidential discussion please contact Sam at DFP Recruitment on ••••@dfp.com.au or apply online

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DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via ••••@dfp.com.au or 13•• ••• 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.

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