The successful applicant will be required to:

• Produce evidence based policy advice, discussion papers, legislation, Ministerial briefings and correspondence.
• Think strategically and apply ‘big picture thinking’ to governance, corporate and parliamentary matters
• Lead the coordination and management of agency risk including mitigation strategies.
• Work across the agency, including with technical, policy and engagement teams to:
  • develop concise and clear advice to the senior executive,
  • draft related Ministerial briefs for the Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, and
  • Lead a positive work culture that is collegiate and inclusive.

The successful applicant will:

• Possess outstanding critical thinking skills and the ability to analyse information, assess risk and anticipate strategic and operational challenges.
• have strong communication skills, including communicating sensitively and collaborating effectively with stakeholders including ARWA staff, departmental executive and representatives of other departments
• have strong written skills and ability to deliver high quality work including policy position papers, Ministerial briefings and other products as required
• be experienced leading sensitive activities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• be resilient, self-driven and comfortable working fluidly to accommodate competing priorities, and time critical processes.

If you would like to learn more, please send your updated resume along with a 500 word cover letter through to jobs@kowalski.com.au. If you would like more information prior to submitting your details please call us on 02 6230 6636.