Title:  Policy Officer, Public Service Reform Implementation

About the role
This position provides a unique opportunity to join the Public Sector Reform Implementation team as a Policy Officer within the Cabinet and Governance Branch.  

You will have an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills and gain a valuable understanding of DPC’s role as a central agency and government accountability requirements.

To succeed in this role, you will have a good understanding of public sector governance and public administration. You will also have excellent project coordination and interpersonal skills.

About you
As our ideal candidate, you will bring:

• Strong policy analysis skills and the ability to provide clear, high-quality advice to senior decision-makers on complex public sector governance matters.
• Experience contributing to strategic projects, legislative reform and policy initiatives that strengthen public administration and public sector management.
• Well-developed stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and represent organisational positions clearly and professionally.
• The ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment, contributing positively to team culture, learning and continuous improvement.
  
  

For more details regarding this position, please see the Position Description for the key selection criteria to address in application.

This is a Fixed Term role available until June 2027. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

The closing date for this position is midnight, Wednesday 6 May 2026. 

How to apply:

Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

Other relevant information:
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated. 

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.