EL1 Senior Policy Analyst

Job Description

Position Title: EL1 Senior Policy Analyst
Employment Type: Approximate 6-month contract with potential for extension
Location: Canberra ACT Melbourne VIC or Sydney NSW
Hourly Pay Rate: Negotiable on experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Policy Analyst to join a Federal Government agency within the early childhood and youth policy space. This team plays a key role in supporting access to high-quality affordable and accessible early childhood education and care for Australian families.

In this role you will analyse complex business structures and arrangements to inform future government policy funding and regulatory decisions. Your insights will directly influence national programs designed to support childrens education and family participation in the workforce.

Working under limited direction you will collaborate with legal financial and policy experts to deliver evidence-based advice that promotes fairness integrity and sustainability in policy design.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct detailed analysis of corporate trust and group business structures.

• Identify and interpret strategic financial and operational drivers behind entity arrangements.

• Assess the impact of these structures on policy funding and regulatory frameworks.

• Work closely with legal financial and policy teams to develop informed advice.

• Prepare high-quality policy papers briefing materials and executive presentations.

• Provide clear actionable recommendations that support sound policy and governance outcomes.

• Contribute to a positive and collaborative team environment.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience interpreting complex financial or legal information.

• Sound understanding of corporate structures tax arrangements or regulatory environments.

• Proven ability to translate technical analysis into clear evidence-based policy advice.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

• Experience working in government policy compliance or regulatory settings.

• Degree in law finance economics commerce or public policy (highly regarded).

WORK ARRANGEMENTS

• Offices availablein Canberra New South Wales & Victoria

• Hybrid working available up to three days WFH per week (subject to operational requirements).

• Flexible hours between 7am and 7pm. (subject to operational requirements).

ELIGIBILITY

• Australian citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

Apply now or contact Jake Adam on (02)for a confidential discussion.

SOS Recruitment is committed to diversity equity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability culturally and linguistically diverse individuals LGBTIQ communities and people with family or carer responsibilities.