EL2 Senior Independent Advisor - Geelong
Tom JamesListed 17 Sep 2026
Closes 17 Oct 2026
Federal Government opportunity - EL2 Senior independent Advisor
EL2 Senior Independent Advisor
Reasons to Apply - At a Glance
- Play a key role in influencing government decision-making by providing high-quality strategic advice on disability policy and participant outcomes.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders, including people with disability, community representatives and government decision-makers.
- Flexible part-time opportunity (0.6 FTE) within a purpose-driven Federal Government agency committed to improving outcomes for Australians with disability.
Mandatory Requirements
- Australian Citizenship.
- Demonstrated experience providing strategic advice within a government or public sector environment.
Your New Company
This Federal Government agency delivers a national support system that helps Australians with disability access the services and supports they need to achieve their goals. Through collaboration with participants, communities and stakeholders, the agency works to improve outcomes, strengthen service delivery and ensure people with disability are at the centre of decision-making.
Your New Role
You will be responsible for:
- Providing high-quality written advice, briefings and strategic recommendations to support government decision-making, ensuring information is clear, accurate and written in plain English.
- Engaging with a broad range of stakeholders, including disability advocates, community representatives and internal business areas, to gather insights and inform policy and operational improvements.
- Analysing qualitative and quantitative information to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating complex information into practical recommendations.
- Leading and supporting continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Managing and mentoring staff while contributing to the development of a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive team culture.
What You Will Need to Succeed
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- Experience preparing high-quality advice, reports and briefing materials within a government, policy or complex stakeholder environment.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write in plain English and apply accessibility standards and Australian Government style guides.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, ideally within the disability sector or broader community services environment.
- Proven experience analysing complex qualitative and quantitative information to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Leadership experience, including managing teams, improving processes and driving positive organisational outcomes.
Highly Regarded
- Qualifications in disability, health, public policy or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of the broader disability sector, including the social model of disability.
- Experience working directly with people with disability in accessible and inclusive ways.
- Lived experience of disability.
The Logistics
- Initial 3-month contract with a strong possibility of extension.
- Part-time opportunity (0.6 FTE).
- Standard working hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm.
- Locations available in Melbourne/Geelong (VIC).
- Maximum hourly rate of $100.56 + super.
- Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
What You'll Get in Return
- Opportunity to work in a senior leadership advisory role within a large Federal Government agency.
- Meaningful work that contributes to improving outcomes for Australians with disability.
- Exposure to high-level stakeholder engagement and strategic decision-making.
- Flexible part-time working arrangements.
- Nominated superannuation fund.
What You Need to Do Now
If this role sounds like something you'd be interested in pursuing, click 'Apply Now' or forward your current CV to Tom.James@hays.com. Please include a short summary outlining your suitability for the role.
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