Government policy advisor sample resume

William Bower

75 Painter Rd
Speculate SA 5600
T: (05) 2394 8811
M: 0432 477 548
E: w.bower@email.com

Professional Summary/Overview

I am a qualified and professional local government policy advisor, with a background in housing. I am adept at providing a range of advice on policy decisions, preparing policy reports and briefings, undertaking research and analysis, and creating relationships with key stakeholders. A determined worker with a core understanding of the issues that affect housing and a passion for good policy, I seek a role where my skills can be put to good use in the public sphere.

Education

Employment History

Responsibilities:

• Conduct surveys and research on existing and anticipated housing issues in Southport
• Write comprehensive reports on issues relevant to Southport’s housing programs
• In collaboration with state government and community groups, develop cost-effective and sustainable housing strategies and policies
• Prepare state government submissions
• Analyse the implications of policy developments on the Southport community
• Provide advice and guidance to numerous stakeholders to ensure compliance

Achievements:

• Developed successful model for the Homelessness Task Force in conjunction with federal bodies and non-profit organisations, resulting in a 10% decrease in rough sleeping since 2010

Responsibilities:

• Helped develop core strategies to reach a wide range of communities and ensure their
• inclusion in service provision and policy development
• Helped frame debate on affordable housing systems
• Facilitated conferences and seminars
• Undertook research and analysis of housing data
• Met with key government Ministers and advisors
• Wrote submissions to government and parliamentary inquiries
• Took part in government committees and advisory groups

Achievements:

• Oversaw the completion and dissemination of two reports: ‘Anticipated resource needs of SA housing associations’ and ‘New developments and models for SA rental incomes’

Personal Interests

I enjoy squash, tennis, badminton, ping pong and volleyball.

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