Policy Officer - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Homes Property & Development

NSW Government -Homes Property & Development

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

_Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?_

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Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies._

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Aboriginal identified opportunity

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An exciting opportunity for a Policy Officer to join the Aboriginal Housing Office, Housing Policy team in the Policy and Evidence Directorate

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Temporary full-time opportunity until 30 June 2026 based out of Parramatta with hybrid working model available. Location flexible across our NSW office locations by negotiation.

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Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $101,947 to $112,849 + Super

This is an exciting time in the Aboriginal Housing space, with many changes at the Commonwealth and State level that are looking to enhance and create new opportunities to improve the housing experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW, across the housing continuum.

The Aboriginal Housing Office is urgently seeking a fun, motivated, and inspired Policy Officer that wants to be part of a team to drive strategic, social housing policy reform.

At the AHO, we foster a culture that enables people to make a difference for a living, something that all team members hold at their very core.

Each day is different and unique, as we are presented with an array of complex challenges that require you to think and operate differently.

If you are successful for the role, you will be a part of a diverse and engaging team that will challenge and motivate you to reach new personal and professional levels.

But most importantly, you will be a part of team that is passionate, driven and motivated by achieving much needed systemic and policy change to bridge the housing gap between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal people across NSW.

What is required for you to be successful as a Policy Officer?

This role will be working closely with Aboriginal communities and previous experience working with community and/or housing is highly desired.

An understanding of the policy development and review cycle to codesign, implement, and coordinate comprehensive projects that deliver effective business unit outcomes and meet client service delivery needs
An understanding and knowledge of the Aboriginal housing policy environment and ability to be agile and flexible to manage multiple projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have strong stakeholder engagement and management skills
Be agile and flexible to cope with the demand of a fastpaced working environment
An open mind, selfdriven, motivated, and intuitive
Track record of delivering a range of projectrelated documents for key stakeholders as required, including status updates, reports, budgets, and discussion papers to manage the flow of information
Provide high quality policy advice to drive reform to contribute to better outcomes for Aboriginal people.
Work collegiately with other teams and external stakeholders to deliver the sustainable outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This is an Aboriginal Identified role_ _where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Antidiscrimination Act _

Essential Requirements

Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and accepted in the community as such. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 199
Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal cultural beliefs and attitudes and of the socioeconomic position of Aboriginal people within Australian society, and of their impacts in relation to housing. A thorough understanding of the Aboriginal political and historical impacts upon policy developments in NSW and nationally in relation to Aboriginal land rights, and Aboriginal land use.
National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014

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Role Description:
Policy Officer (Identified)

About Us

The AHO's vision is to ensure every Aboriginal person in NSW has equal access to, and choice in, affordable housing.

At the same time, the AHO actively promotes employment opportunities for Aboriginal people, internally and through opportunities for tradespeople and trainees with contracted Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal building companies.

We will achieve this vision by ensuring that we continue to provide support to a sustainable housing sector through accessible, culturally appropriate and affordable housing for the Aboriginal people of NSW.

To Apply

Applications close Thursday, 9th March 2023 at 11:55PM.

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months._

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