Policy Analyst – Sciences, Engineering & Innovation

Policy Analyst – Sciences, Engineering & Innovation (The position has been filled)

• Opportunity to Collaborate with Australia’s Brightest Scientists & Engineers
• Engage with Stakeholders to Influence Policy Outcomes at a High Level
• Contribute to Making a Difference for the Betterment of Australia

 

CLIENT

Our Client is an independent, non-government, not-for-profit organisation. It advocates for a future in which technological sciences, engineering & innovation contribute significantly to Australia’s social, economic and environmental well-being.

A driving force in technology solutions for a better Australia, they work closely with relevant organisations in Australia and overseas in the areas of engineering, sciences and technological sciences.

Our client promotes science, and maths education via programs focussing on enquiry-based learning, teaching quality and career promotion. It fosters national and international collaboration and encourages technology transfer for economic, social and environmental benefit.

 

ROLE

Reporting to the Executive Director, Policy, you will be assisting with the management of research projects, developing policy positions and engaging with key stakeholders to facilitate the adoption of these policies.

Our client wishes an analyst to start in January 2019 and another to commence in March/April 2019. Both positions have a fixed-term duration of 12 months, which we are advised will be reviewed for the possibility of an extension.

Some key responsibilities will include:

• Managing research projects and developing policy positions arising from the outcomes of these projects
• Coordinating the development of policy statements in identified areas of strategic focus and profile
• Providing support to Forums, Committees and Working Groups
• Engaging with key stakeholders to facilitate the identification of key issues and adoption of key policy statements
• Scoping new research project opportunities and helping secure resources those projects
• Contributing to international research and policy-based projects
• Providing technical input and taking minutes at meetings as directed
• Identifying and analysing policy issues of relevance
• Coordinating drafting and editing policy studies, reports and other outputs
• Representing our client in meetings or seminars
• Promoting the organisation to national and international stakeholders

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• A tertiary qualification in technology, engineering or science or equivalent work experience in a related area, relevant postgraduate qualification and/or policy-related experience shall be viewed favourably
• Demonstrated ability to undertake research and analysis
• A good understanding of national and/or international science/technology policy
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to successfully build and maintain internal and external relationships at all levels with government, industry and academia
• Well-developed analytical, research and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to implement organisation strategies, policies and business plans
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic team, managing workloads and prioritising activities to meet organisational deadlines
• Excellent level of computer literacy

 

APPLICATIONS

If you meet the criteria mentioned above and you wish to learn more about this exciting role with an Influential Policy Organisation, we would like to hear from you!

To arrange a discussion about your suitability for this position, please contact us via [email protected] and cite the following reference in the subject line: POLICYANALYST1218

Submit your resume to CS Executive Group, along with a cover letter addressing the above Selection Criteria, by clicking the “Apply for this job” button then following the prompts.

All applications and enquiries about this opportunity shall be treated in the strictest confidence.

NOTE: Our Melbourne office shall shut down from 21 December 2018 and will reopen on 7 January 2019

Accordingly, as our e-mail inbox will only be accessed intermittently during this period, you can expect a delayed response to your submission during the festive period.

 

THANK YOU

We would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for this role. Unfortunately, due to the sheer volume of messages our agency receives via e-mail each day, we are unable to respond to each applicant. However, should you not be successful on this occasion, we do retain a copy of each resume submitted on our Talent Pool database and thus you may be contacted for other roles we are assigned by our clients.