The successful applicant will work primarily within the client's Secretariat Team as a Research and Policy Officer. This position will also assist the Policy and Engagement Team in developing policy advice, research and preparation of high level advice for the Minister and the Parliamentary Secretary.

The Job

Our client is looking for energetic, enthusiastic and quick thinking people who have high level skills in policy development. You will be highly motivated with excellent analytical, communication (both written and oral), interpersonal skills, organisational and liaison skills. You will need to be able to work flexibly, display initiative and sound judgement, and be able to work to critical deadlines.

As a member of the team, the successful applicant will provide strategic input on a range of policy issues. You will prepare papers for meetings and its theme-specific working groups and you will liaise with internal and external stakeholders in coordinating up to date information and developments in natural resource management. You will also provide secretariat support at Council and working group meetings.

Duties include:

• development and implementation of natural resource management policy initiatives in the government sector, with a particular emphasis on social policy
• research and oral/written communication
• liaising and negotiating with stakeholders, including other government agencies (Commonwealth and state and territory), industry and research organisations
• drafting of discussion papers, briefings, speeches and correspondence