Job description Principal Policy Officer (Level 7) We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Policy Officer to lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of key policy initiatives. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping strategic policy directions, providing expert advice, and collaborating across agencies to achieve organizational objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead the research, analysis, and development of complex policies and programs. Provide expert advice to senior management and stakeholders on policy options and implications. Drive policy consultation processes, ensuring engagement with diverse stakeholder groups. Monitor and evaluate policy impacts, recommending adjustments as needed. Prepare high-quality policy papers, reports, and briefing materials. Support the implementation of policy initiatives and oversee related projects. Qualifications & Experience: Extensive experience in policy development, analysis, and implementation. Strong understanding of government policy processes and frameworks. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to lead complex projects and work effectively across teams. Relevant tertiary qualification in Public Policy, Political Science, or a related field. SCR-chloe-walker Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application. 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 adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs. By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
