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EL 1 Senior Policy Analyst (Affirmative Measures) About The Role We are looking for a Senior Policy Analyst to join the Productivity Commissions (PC) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stream which undertakes reporting, research and analysis that centres the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Joining our policy team, you will have an opportunity to work on matters of importance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including the development of recommendations to support improved policy making and reporting on governments progress towards their commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Your Responsibilities Undertake research and analysis relevant to the Streams work program and prepare high quality research papers, case studies and reports. Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities, as well as representatives of government agencies, businesses, research bodies and community organisations. This engagement will be consistent with the PCs principles for engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Develop subject matter expertise on the key elements and commitments relevant to the National Agreement on Closing the Gap as well as monitor developments and provide expert advice to Commissioners and other internal colleagues on policy matters. Contribute to the planning and delivery of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Stream projects. Supervise and mentor staff, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees as required, and support staff development, including through promoting cultural capabilities and safety within the team. About You Your experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy development and/or program implementation will be highly valued in this role. You will have demonstrated ability to build strong, sustainable working relationships within the agency and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities. This will require knowledge and understanding of principles for engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, organisations and communities. In this role, you will work effectively in teams, and supervise the work of others, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. The ability to effectively plan and progress work and deliver on agreed outcomes managing competing priorities, monitoring work progress, problem solving, identifying and implementing improvements and displaying resilience will be highly valued. Likewise, high-level written and oral communication skills, including proficient report writing and presentation skills with the ability to explain difficult technical concepts in plain English will be important. Academic qualifications are required with a preference in areas such as public policy, social policy, economics or other social sciences, law, statistics and data analysis, or evaluation. Position details This vacancy is for a non-ongoing specified term of 12 months. A merit pool of suitable candidates may be established and used to fill similar vacancies, either on an ongoing or non-ongoing basis. Eligibility Requirements Be an Australian citizen or hold an Australian Citizenship. Be willing to undergo a security and character clearance (which may include, but not limited to, completing an identity verification check, police check, and obtaining/maintaining an Australian Government security vetting clearance if required by the role). Provide evidence of mandatory qualifications (if applicable). Affirmative Measures We value peoples diverse experiences and backgrounds. The filling of this vacancy is intended to constitute an affirmative measure under Section 31 of the Australian Public Service Commissioners Directions 2022. This vacancy is open only to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Evidence will be requested if your application progresses under an affirmative measures process. RecruitAbility Scheme RecruitAbility is an affirmative measure that provides progression of applicants with disability to the next stage in a selection process if they have been assessed as meeting the minimum requirements of the job. For further information please refer to the Australian Public Service Commission RecruitAbility Guidance. Closing Date 17 May 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr