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Policy Project Officer

The Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) is seeking a Policy Project Officer. This role reports to the Director, Policy and Government Relations as part of a small team. Working closely with the team, the Policy Project Officer will be responsible for supporting and delivering projects aimed at informing evidence-based decision making.

The position requires strong experience managing competing deadlines, including managing simultaneous complex projects, and high level inter-personal skills. The successful candidate will have strong experience in policy research and writing, and demonstrated capability in bringing together diverse stakeholders towards a common aim. They will be collaborative but comfortable with a degree of autonomy, and bring a creative, problem-solving energy to the role.

KEY RESULTS AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Policy Project Officer will work as part of a small team to deliver evidence-based policy projects on strategic priority matters that will influence national debate and inform government, industry and the public.

To achieve this, the Policy Project Officer will:

• Co-ordinate and deliver policy projects, in collaboration with ATSE’s Fellows and policy team, in line with defined project plans, budgets and timeframes
• Manage, in consultation with the team, policy project plans, timelines, delivery and evaluation
• Research and draft policy reports, statements, toolkits and other project deliverables, as well as creating data collection mechanisms such as surveys, workshops, and consultation programs.
• Manage project budgets and reporting requirements professionally and to deadline
• Support ATSE’s Fellows to develop, revise and work to project plans in line with ATSE’s strategic objectives, including defining objectives, scope, deliverables, stakeholders and resourcing
• Support the Forums and team in monitoring and developing project opportunities, with reference to existing evidence, programs, and expertise
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with project stakeholders, both internal and external

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Essential

• Demonstrated experience and success in delivering policy-based projects, preferably in a STEM-based field
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, with demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders
• Demonstrated excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage competing workload priorities as part of a team to achieve organisational priorities
• Excellent communication skills, in particular outstanding written communication and drafting
• Understanding of public policy development and implementation

Desirable

• Qualifications in a field appropriate to the position
• Experience in, or a passion for, technology, engineering or science policy, research or industry

To apply

ATSE is committed to working towards a diverse and inclusive workforce. We acknowledge, respect and value the differences of all our team members, and welcome applicants of all backgrounds to apply.

Applicants are to provide a current resume with a cover letter of no more than two pages that demonstrates your suitability against the Selection Criteria. Applications close 5pm Sunday 8 August 2021. 

For any enquiries relating to the role, please ring the ATSE office on 02 6185 3240.