Manager, Policy and Development

Carers NSW; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + super

Salary sacrificing benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive team environment

Training & development opportunities

Health & wellbeing activities

Job summary

Carers NSW is seeking a part-time Manager, Policy and Development to lead the Policy Team and drive the organisation's policy submissions, discussion papers and advocacy materials. The role focuses on delivering high-quality policy outputs, while coordinating programs that support carer policy initiatives at State and Australian Government levels.

The position requires senior policy leadership, strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to work under tight timeframes.

Qualifications

• Experience researching, analysing and writing complex policy submissions and briefings.
• Ability to manage budgets, resourcing and team oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication; public speaking ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Policy Team and ensure high quality policy output and deliverables.
• Coordinate new carer policy projects within the unit.
• Develop evidence-based proposals for policy reform with government bodies.
• Build relationships with government and non-government organisations.

Skills

Policy analysis

Team leadership

Project management

Budget oversight

Stakeholder liaison

Public speaking

Communication skills

Government policy

Education

Social or Political Science or Public Health

Job description

Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW. We advocate for carers' rights, provide information to raise awareness of the vital contribution carers make to our community. Our mission is to recognise and support the wellbeing of carers, ensuring they have access to the resources, services and community they need. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where our team can thrive whilst making a positive impact on the lives of carers and their families. Carers NSW's vision is for an Australia that values and supports all carers. Our work reflects our values of Carer focus, Respect, Openness & Inclusivity and Accountability.

The Manager, Policy and Development is a senior operational leader responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of Carers NSW's policy submissions, discussion papers, briefings and advocacy materials, while providing leadership and supervision to the Policy Team. The role delivers high-level policy and advocacy advice to Executive Manager, coordinates organisational responses to State and Federal Government policy initiatives and drives the capability and performance of the Policy Team to produce high-quality outcomes. The role also oversees key policy projects and programs which complement Carers NSW systemic advocacy activities.

This is a part-time fixed term contract, offering 4 days per week till 30 June 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Policy Team, modelling high-quality policy and project output while building team's capacity to meet deliverables
• Coordinate and deliver new or one-off carer projects within the Policy, Development & Research Unit
• Initiate and advance informed, evidence-based proposals for State and Australian Government carer policy and legislative reform
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with government and non-government organisation to support carer related matters
• Deliver conference presentations, write journal articles and other publications to promote carer issues and Carers NSW's policy position
• Identify new funding opportunities, prepare or contribute to funding submission preparation
• Attend forums and meetings, participate in the National Carer Network National Policy Advisory Group activities, to represent Carers NSW's policy position
• In consultation with the Executive Manager, liaise with government and non-government organisations to ensure carers are considered in policy development and program delivery
• Recruit, support coordinate and oversee carer participation in advocacy and representative opportunities
• Coordinating, supporting and completing contract reporting requirements

About You:

• Qualifications in Social or Political Science, Public Health or other relevant areas
• High level management skills including project management, oversight of budgets and resourcing and team management
• Extensive experience personally researching, analysing and writing complex policy submissions, discussion papers, reports and briefings to a high standard and under tight timeframes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to represent Carers NSW's policy positions and speak publicly
• Proven track record liaising and building effective relationships with government, non-government and community organisations
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the role of key stakeholders, including State and Australian Governments

Employment Requirements:

• Satisfactory Police Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Rights to work in Australia

What we offer:

• The salary is approx $99K + super, for 4 days per week.
• Salary sacrificing benefits
• Flexible work arrangements
• A highly supportive team environment
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing activities

To learn more about what we do, please visit our websitewww.carersnsw.org.au

Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.