This opportunity sits within a Commonwealth Government policy team working on international education and regional engagement. The team focuses on strengthening Australia’s education partnerships across Southeast Asia and supporting Australian providers to expand their education offerings offshore. The work sits within a collaborative policy environment that engages closely with government agencies, industry stakeholders and the higher education sector to support Australia’s broader regional engagement objectives. The Opportunity An opportunity is available for an APS6 Researcher/Policy Officer to support a major policy project focused on the development of an educational initiative for Southeast Asia. This project will contribute to broader government work supporting Australian education providers to expand their presence across Southeast Asia and deliver education internationally. The role will support the research and evidence base underpinning the roadmap, helping inform policy development and strategic planning. Working closely with a small policy team, the position will involve analysing policy material, synthesising insights from multiple sources and supporting consultation with stakeholders across government, industry and the higher education sector. The Role Key responsibilities of the role may include: Conduct research and analysis of policy documents and open-source material to inform project development and strategic planning Analyse and synthesise information from multiple sources to support evidence-based policy outcomes Present findings and insights clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences Support stakeholder engagement activities across government, industry and the higher education sector Assist with consultation activities and provide secretariat support where required Prepare policy and project documentation including briefs, reports, correspondence, talking points and background material Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and other project support activities The Ideal Person Key responsibilities of the role may include: Conduct research and analysis of policy documents and open-source material to inform project development and strategic planning Analyse and synthesise information from multiple sources to support evidence-based policy outcomes Present findings and insights clearly for both technical and non-technical audiences Support stakeholder engagement activities across government, industry and the higher education sector Assist with consultation activities and provide secretariat support where required Prepare policy and project documentation including briefs, reports, correspondence, talking points and background material Contribute to monitoring, evaluation and other project support activities Please note, this role requires a Baseline Clearance and an Australian citizenship. Salary / Rate APS6: $65/hr - $75/hr 12% Super Labour hire contract for 9 months 12-month extension WFH and Flexibility available Central Canberra location How to Apply To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa Shakhovskaya on 02 6108 4878 quoting ref no. 21400 HorizonOne is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and we encourage applications from people of all cultures, capabilities and backgrounds.
