Policy Associate: Social Policy & Intergovernmental Reform

The Cabinet Office NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cabinet Office NSW seeks an Associate, Policy to research and analyse complex policy issues and develop evidence-based policy options for government decision-making. You will contribute to policy development, briefings and cabinet proposals, collaborating across government and with external stakeholders to progress key priorities.

Role offers opportunities across SPIR and related groups, with a focus on delivering high-quality, ethical policy analysis in a central government setting.

Qualifications

• Policy development experience contributing to complex policy development or reform initiatives.
• Ability to deliver critical analysis and write high-quality advice on complex issues.
• Demonstrated project management from planning to delivery under tight timeframes.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders across government and external organisations.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex issues clearly across teams and jurisdictions.
• Experience in ethical, professional environments with governance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyse complex issues and develop evidence-based policy options.
• Prepare high-quality advice to support government decision-making.
• Contribute to policy development, briefings, Cabinet and project proposals; engage stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-government cooperation to progress priorities and initiatives.
• Communicate effectively across teams, agencies and jurisdictions.

Skills

Policy development

Analysis & advice

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication & collaboration

Integrity & professionalism

Education

Legal qualifications

Job description

The Cabinet Office NSW seeks an Associate, Policy to research and analyse complex policy issues and develop evidence-based policy options for government decision-making. You will contribute to policy development, briefings and cabinet proposals, collaborating across government and with external stakeholders to progress key priorities.

Role offers opportunities across SPIR and related groups, with a focus on delivering high-quality, ethical policy analysis in a central government setting.