Policy Development Full Time Jobs in Australia - May 2026

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Policy & Program Officers - (Multiple Roles)

at Australian Submarine Agency

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

$89,841 - $96,829 (APS 5) + up to 15.4% Super

Opportunity to support once in a life time project AUKUS
Generous leave entitlements, generous superannuation 15.4% & work life balance
Opportunity for career & capability growth and development

Opportunity to support once in a life time project AUKUS
Generous leave entitlements, generous superannuation 15.4% & work life balance
Opportunity for career & capability growth and development

Calling all policy, education and STEM enthusiasts!This role isn't one you want to miss!

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured

This is a featured job

Policy & Program Officers - (Multiple Roles)

at Australian Submarine Agency

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

$89,841 - $96,829 (APS 5) + up to 15.4% Super

Opportunity to support once in a life time project AUKUS
Generous leave entitlements, generous superannuation 15.4% & work life balance
Opportunity for career & capability growth and development

Opportunity to support once in a life time project AUKUS
Generous leave entitlements, generous superannuation 15.4% & work life balance
Opportunity for career & capability growth and development

Calling all policy, education and STEM enthusiasts!This role isn't one you want to miss!

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

Featured

Listed fourteen days ago

Policy & Program Officers - (Multiple Roles)

at Australian Submarine Agency

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

$89,841 - $96,829 (APS 5) + up to 15.4% Super

Opportunity to support once in a life time project AUKUS
Generous leave entitlements, generous superannuation 15.4% & work life balance
Opportunity for career & capability growth and development

Opportunity to support once in a life time project AUKUS
Generous leave entitlements, generous superannuation 15.4% & work life balance
Opportunity for career & capability growth and development

Calling all policy, education and STEM enthusiasts!This role isn't one you want to miss!

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Policy & Program Officers - (Multiple Roles)

at Australian Submarine Agency

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

$89,841 - $96,829 (APS 5) + up to 15.4% Super

Opportunity to support once in a life time project AUKUS
Generous leave entitlements, generous superannuation 15.4% & work life balance
Opportunity for career & capability growth and development

Opportunity to support once in a life time project AUKUS
Generous leave entitlements, generous superannuation 15.4% & work life balance
Opportunity for career & capability growth and development

Calling all policy, education and STEM enthusiasts!This role isn't one you want to miss!

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed three days ago

Director of Policy & Advocacy

at Think Talent

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Remote)

Define strategies to future-proof national food system innovation & security
Scale & deepen relationships with government & industry stakeholders
Lead a dynamic team to deliver campaigns that drive critical outcomes at pace

Define strategies to future-proof national food system innovation & security
Scale & deepen relationships with government & industry stakeholders
Lead a dynamic team to deliver campaigns that drive critical outcomes at pace

Drive national policy and advocacy initiatives shaping the future of Australia’s food innovation, production and long-term security.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Policy & Program Officers - (Multiple Roles)

at Australian Submarine Agency

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT

$89,841 - $96,829 (APS 5) + up to 15.4% Super

Opportunity to support once in a life time project AUKUS
Generous leave entitlements, generous superannuation 15.4% & work life balance
Opportunity for career & capability growth and development

Opportunity to support once in a life time project AUKUS
Generous leave entitlements, generous superannuation 15.4% & work life balance
Opportunity for career & capability growth and development

Calling all policy, education and STEM enthusiasts!This role isn't one you want to miss!

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Manager

at Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD

$147,769 to $156,144 p.a.

Permanent Full Time
$147,769 to $156,144 p.a.
Leave loading, superannuation/salary packaging, flexible work hours/arrangements

Permanent Full Time
$147,769 to $156,144 p.a.
Leave loading, superannuation/salary packaging, flexible work hours/arrangements

Influence great planning outcomes for Queensland through implementing the policies, priorities, services and programs of the elected government.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21h ago

Listed one day ago

Business Improvement Delivery Officer

at St.LukesHealth

This is a Full time job

Launceston, Launceston & North East TAS

$85,000 – $90,000 per year + super

Excellent employee perks and benefits
Strong learning and development culture and opportunities
Fulltime, onsite, Launceston based role

Excellent employee perks and benefits
Strong learning and development culture and opportunities
Fulltime, onsite, Launceston based role

Become an essential part of the Healthiest Island journey in this BI role, delivering improvement that directly impact Tasmanians

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Director, Primary and Integrated Care Policy

at Health and Community Services Directorate

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT

$149,172 - $167,151

Lead complex primary care reforms and election commitments delivery
Meaningful work improving equitable access to health services
Collaborative culture with strong leadership and career growth opportunities

Lead complex primary care reforms and election commitments delivery
Meaningful work improving equitable access to health services
Collaborative culture with strong leadership and career growth opportunities

Do you want to grow your career within the ACT government?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Strategic Policy Officer

at Bureau Of Meteorology

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

$99,734 - $111,701 per annum + 15.4% super

Shape national policy and influence government decision-making
Lead high-impact funding proposals and strategic initiatives
Work with senior stakeholders across government agencies

Shape national policy and influence government decision-making
Lead high-impact funding proposals and strategic initiatives
Work with senior stakeholders across government agencies

Strategic Policy role advising government, shaping strategy, preparing funding proposals, and engaging key stakeholders across agencies.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

13d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Advanced Health Promotion and Partnerships Officer

at Department of Health - Queensland

This is a Full time job

Herston, Brisbane QLD

$144991 - $151289 p.a

Career development
Job security
Supportive team culture

Career development
Job security
Supportive team culture

Provide leadership and state-wide program coordination to the BreastScreen Queensland Program for the development, implementation and evaluation

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

21h ago

Listed two days ago

Policy Officer

at NSW Aboriginal Land Council

This is a Full time job

Parramatta, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$105,100 – $120,865 per year

Be part of the team leading key outcomes for Aboriginal communities across New South Wales.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Strategic Policy Officer

at Bureau Of Meteorology

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$99,734 - $111,701 per annum + 15.4% super

Shape national policy and influence government decision-making
Lead high-impact funding proposals and strategic initiatives
Work with senior stakeholders across government agencies

Shape national policy and influence government decision-making
Lead high-impact funding proposals and strategic initiatives
Work with senior stakeholders across government agencies

Strategic Policy role advising government, shaping strategy, preparing funding proposals, and engaging key stakeholders across agencies.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

13d ago

Listed three days ago

Research Fellow – Economic Prosperity Initiative

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

Help shape Australia’s economic future through high-impact research, media engagement and economic reform at one of Australia’s leading think tanks.

subClassification: Research & FellowshipsResearch & Fellowships

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

3d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Policy Advisor

at Australian Logistics Council

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Policy Advisor Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Location: Melbourne – Full Time Work from home 4 days per week.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

15d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Policy Officer

at Department of Water and Environmental Regulation

This is a Full time job

Joondalup, Perth WA(Hybrid)

$120,457 – $132,753 per year

Flexible work arrangements
Strategic leadership impact
Competitive salary and government benefits

Flexible work arrangements
Strategic leadership impact
Competitive salary and government benefits

Leads program delivery, manages stakeholders, and drives strategic outcomes to achieve organisational goals efficiently and effectively.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Policy Advisor

at Diabetes Australia

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

$120k Base + Super + Salary Packaging

Fulltime & Permanent Position
Flexible working arrangements - Hybrid model
Increase your take home pay with our salary packaging

Fulltime & Permanent Position
Flexible working arrangements - Hybrid model
Increase your take home pay with our salary packaging

You care about policy because it changes lives. Apply now and be part of creating positive change through better health policy!

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

21d ago

Listed two days ago

Manager, Strategy & Policy

at Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD

$148,810 - $157,394 per annum

Permanent role. Flexible full-time. 36.25 hrs per week
AO8
12.75% employer superannuation contribution and 17.5% annual leave loading.

Permanent role. Flexible full-time. 36.25 hrs per week
AO8
12.75% employer superannuation contribution and 17.5% annual leave loading.

Manager, Strategy & Policy (AO8)

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

2d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Executive Director, Industry and Regional Development

at Morton Philips

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

Rare Executive Opportunity with a Key Economic Agency
Champion South Australia's regions
Shape industry development statewide

Rare Executive Opportunity with a Key Economic Agency
Champion South Australia's regions
Shape industry development statewide

The opportunity now exists for an outstanding executive leader to join PIRSA as Executive Director, Industry and Regional Development.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

15d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

NNP Education Programs and Policy - Senior Officer

at Australian Submarine Agency

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT

$99,733 - $112,431 (APS 6) + up to 15.4% Super

Unique opportunity with future career progression
Generous 15.4% Superannuation & Leave entitlements
Fantastic opportunity to support AUKUS

Unique opportunity with future career progression
Generous 15.4% Superannuation & Leave entitlements
Fantastic opportunity to support AUKUS

A fantastic opportunity to support sovereign course delivery, policy development; STEM program administration and education governance activities!

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11h ago

Listed eight days ago

Policy Advisor

at Australian Retail Council

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Policy and research role with real-world impact
Significant stakeholder engagement and advocacy opportunity
A rare opportunity for a policy professional to enjoy strong career development

Policy and research role with real-world impact
Significant stakeholder engagement and advocacy opportunity
A rare opportunity for a policy professional to enjoy strong career development

Build your policy career shaping national debates impacting the retail industry at the Australia's peak retail body

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

8d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

NNP Education Programs and Policy - Senior Officer

at Australian Submarine Agency

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC

$99,733 - $112,431 (APS 6) + up to 15.4% Super

Unique opportunity with future career progression
Generous 15.4% Superannuation & Leave entitlements
Fantastic opportunity to support AUKUS

Unique opportunity with future career progression
Generous 15.4% Superannuation & Leave entitlements
Fantastic opportunity to support AUKUS

A fantastic opportunity to support sovereign course delivery, policy development; STEM program administration and education governance activities!

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11h ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Governance, Policy and Corporate Planning Officer

at Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Preston, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$85,000 - 105,000 + Super + Salary Packaging

Help shape governance and strategy in a values-led organisation
Preston-based role with salary packaging and meaningful impact
Join VALS and support community-led outcomes across Victoria

Help shape governance and strategy in a values-led organisation
Preston-based role with salary packaging and meaningful impact
Join VALS and support community-led outcomes across Victoria

Drive governance, policy and planning at VALS in a purpose-led role supporting accountability, strategy and community impact.

subClassification: Policy, Planning & RegulationPolicy, Planning & Regulation

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11h ago

Listed two days ago

Development Officer

at The Nature Conservancy

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW(Remote)

$94,000 – $105,000 + Superannuation

Work towards meeting the Oceania region’s strategic fundraising priorities through administrative, coordination and operational functions.

subClassification: FundraisingFundraising

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

2d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

NNP Education Programs and Policy - Senior Officer

at Australian Submarine Agency

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Port Adelaide, Adelaide SA

$99,733 - $112,431 (APS 6) + up to 15.4% Super

Unique opportunity with future career progression
Generous 15.4% Superannuation & Leave entitlements
Fantastic opportunity to support AUKUS

Unique opportunity with future career progression
Generous 15.4% Superannuation & Leave entitlements
Fantastic opportunity to support AUKUS

A fantastic opportunity to support sovereign course delivery, policy development; STEM program administration and education governance activities!

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11h ago

Listed eight days ago

Policy Strategy Lead

at National Disability Services

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Surry Hills, Sydney NSW

Purpose driven organisation
Hybrid working
Salary packaging available

Purpose driven organisation
Hybrid working
Salary packaging available

Shape and articulate NDS’s policy positions and advocacy priorities to support effective influence with government and other key decision‑makers

subClassification: Aged & Disability SupportAged & Disability Support

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

8d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Manager, First Peoples Policy

at VicGrid

This is a Full time job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$201,184 to $263,771 plus superannuation

Senior Manager, First Peoples Policy

subClassification: Indigenous & Multicultural ServicesIndigenous & Multicultural Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

10d ago

Listed eight days ago

Director of Strategy, Policy and Impact (SES-1)

at Respect Victoria

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

East Melbourne, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$232,790 – $298,488 per year

Join our team at RV, leading and driving long term systemic change in the prevention of family violence and all forms of violence against women.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

PMO Lead I Business Improvement I Kewdale

at Pacific Energy Ltd

This is a Full time job

Kewdale, Perth WA

Flexible working options + opt into a 9-day fortnight
17 weeks paid Paternity Leave
Great career opportunities and progression

Flexible working options + opt into a 9-day fortnight
17 weeks paid Paternity Leave
Great career opportunities and progression

Our purpose is to transition the world to a clean energy future.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

2d ago

Listed six days ago

Associate

at Anacta Strategies

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW

$100,000 – $120,000 + Bonuses

Flexible work arrangements
Hands-on experience in government relations, campaigns, communications, research
Exposure to diverse clients, sectors, and jurisdictions

Flexible work arrangements
Hands-on experience in government relations, campaigns, communications, research
Exposure to diverse clients, sectors, and jurisdictions

As an Associate, you will be part of a team supporting Anacta Directors and clients across a range of industries and policy areas.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Policy and Value Partner

at Roche Products Pty Limited

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Attractive compensation package offered

Shape the Future of Healthcare
Drive Strategic Influence
Build High-Impact Partnerships

Shape the Future of Healthcare
Drive Strategic Influence
Build High-Impact Partnerships

Join us to play a pivotal role in shaping the policy ecosystem & socio-political environment to ensure life-changing medicines reach patients faster

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Policy Officer

at Leaptel

This is a Full time job

Camberwell, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

90,000 to 110,000

Own and simplify complex telco policy requirements
Be part of a supportive team shaping how we scale and grow
Strengthen compliance in a fast-moving regulatory environment

Own and simplify complex telco policy requirements
Be part of a supportive team shaping how we scale and grow
Strengthen compliance in a fast-moving regulatory environment

Are you passionate about simplifying complex regulations? Bring your detail-oriented, solutions-focused approach and join us at Leaptel.

subClassification: PolicyPolicy

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

8h ago

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