Policy Officer - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Strategy Policy and Commissioning

NSW Government -Strategy Policy and Commissioning
NSW Government -Strategy Policy and Commissioning
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Policy Officer

Location - Parramatta

Employment type - Ongoing full time

Salary - ($101,947 pa - $112,849 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role


The Policy Officer coordinates and undertakes policy development, providing analysis and advice, to support Agency and/or Government policy initiatives and commitments.


What you'll do


You'll work as part of The Interagency Team manages key inter-agency agreements and cross-cluster intersections and projects with Education, Health and other agencies.


As a Policy Officer you will undertake research and analysis, reviewing alternatives in relation to policy deliverables as well as providing a range of project management and support services, including preparation of discussion papers, briefs and submissions, prepare and review policy advice to ensure alignment with policy directions.

You will communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committee meetings, and stakeholder consultations to support engagement as well as policy development and implementation and undertake research and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to contribute to the achievement of policy outcomes


What we're looking for

Essential Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience
  • Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Department's portfolio, government functions and the legislative process.
  • Skills and experience in contributing to projects.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • Research and analyse information and make recommendations based on relevant evidence.
  • Contribute to the achievement of team goals and priorities.
  • Be flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
Download the role description.


How to apply
Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below which will be considered as a selection criterion:

Targeted Question 1
Describe an example when you worked collaboratively with stakeholders and used your influencing and negotiation skills to achieve a desired outcome


Targeted Question 2
Describe an example of your experience in planning and undertaking research and analysis to inform policy and/or practice change.


We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference.

We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities.

We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.


Are you ready to join us?

Applications close Wednesday, 24 May 2023 at 11:59 pm AEST.


Got a question?

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds.

This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit our careers site.


Other Information


A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods. For more information visit Our Process.

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