Ongoing Policy Analyst roles to support and improve Public Administration across Government
Your new company
This dynamic Not for Profit, was established in 2015 to make a positive and enduring contribution to the Australian community. This organisation is a non-partisan, independent not-for-profit with the aim of strengthening Australia's democracy and supporting practical improvements to help Australia achieve a more fit-for-purpose political, policy and service delivery system.
Your new role
This role will play a vital role in the organisation's ongoing success and is responsible for analysis and project management of public administration improvement opportunities to support the organisation's activities in the Public Administration work area. Contributions from the Analyst will support the Programme Director to effectively understand, engage with and influence improvements to public administration landscape of Australia, leading to better outcomes for citizens. Key responsibilities:
Researching and analysing qualitative and quantitative data to inform and make rigorous, convincing and evidence-based suggestions for programme design and development
Review and provide feedback on research and analysis undertaken by other organisations
Engaging with sector stakeholders, public sector organisations and other ecosystem actors to progress shared objectives relating to improved public administration
Planning and informing project delivery, including anticipating challenges and proactively engaging with senior SMF staff to manage risk, ensure high quality delivery and impact
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a switched-on forward-thinking individual who is looking for a challenging opportunity with a strong understanding of public administration in the Australian States and the Commonwealth or equivalent. Degree in public policy, economics, public administration or equivalent experience. This will be supported by;
Distinctive quantitative and qualitative analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate information coherently and concisely to diverse audiences
Displays sound judgement in the delivery of outputs and achievement of outcomes and impact
Capacity to manage internal and external stakeholders as well as external suppliers
Effective organisational and time management skills to plan and deliver identified priorities, and an ability to work effectively without supervision
High-level proficiency in office systems, e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams or similar
What you'll get in return
Bringing in an analytical mindset and continuous improvement focus, this position joins an environment with a recently enhanced employee value proposition.
Salary: $93,000 - $110,000 + Super | Two positions available
Accelerated development opportunities working alongside elite influential staff with senior backgrounds in politics, government, consulting and academia.
Learning from former premiers and federal ministers is the type of engagement you don't receive anywhere else
Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most pressing challenges
Join a highly experienced team with a supportive culture
Hybrid working located within Melbourne CBD
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, send an up-to-date copy of your CV, in word form to
[email protected] or call 03 9604 9635. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion. 'At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.' Please click here to apply.
