Policy Officer

Building Commission NSW; City of Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Commission NSW is seeking a Policy Officer in Policy & Programs / Building Policy across Sydney, Parramatta, Gosford and Wollongong. The role is graded Clerk Grade 7/8 and offered on a hybrid basis with temporary appointments up to August 2027.

This position focuses on delivering law reform and strategic policy to progress NSW's building agenda and to inform government decisions. You will work with stakeholders across industry and government, develop policy and submissions, and

Qualifications

• Strong research, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work in a high-volume environment.
• The ability and/or experience in writing briefing notes, discussion papers and having input into the development of submissions to the Minister and Cabinet.
• A solid understanding of government policy and processes.
• A collaborative nature and enjoys working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Working across Government, industry and the community to develop policy and legislative reform proposals.
• Developing a comprehensive evidence base to inform Government decisions on housing and building industry issues.
• Support the Minister to develop and implement legislation and Cabinet Submissions.
• Lead engagement with industry and community stakeholders to find opportunities to work together to address issues across the construction sector.

Job description

Policy Officer, Policy & Programs / Building Policy, Building Commission NSW

Grade: Clerk Grade 7/8
Location: Sydney, Parramatta, Gosford and Wollongong - (Hybrid)
Term: Multiple Temporary Opportunities available until August 2027

About Building Commission NSW

Building Commission NSW was established after the NSW Government recognised the substantial progress made by Fair Trading and the Office of the Building Commissioner in delivering once-in-a-generation reforms of the building and construction industry. The commission will not only be the industry regulator, but also a collaborator with consumers and industry to ensure standards, capabilities, capacity and resilience continue to be lifted across the sector to deliver quality homes and meet the state’s housing targets. Building Commission NSW is an outstanding place to work due to its commitment to innovation, collaboration and professional development. With a focus on transparency and accountability, the commission cultivates a culture of integrity and responsibility. Those who join the organisation can be confident they are contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts the built environment and the greater community, making it an exciting and fulfilling place to build a career. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the next phase of the Building Commission within NSW.

About the team

We are looking for driven and passionate people who want to make a difference to the NSW building industry and the lives of consumers. If you have an interest in public policy or building regulation, come join us in the Building Policy team at Building Commission NSW.

The Building Policy team is responsible for delivering law reform and strategic policy to progress the NSW Government’s building agenda. To deliver these reforms the Building Policy team engages with a wide range of stakeholders across industry, the community, and other government agencies to develop a comprehensive evidence base to inform Government decisions on housing and building industry issues. The role provides opportunities to solve complex policy problems, make changes to legislation and work on other innovative policy related projects within Building Commission NSW. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a strong and transferrable public policy skillset. These roles are regulatory policy roles (they are not customer service or administrative roles) but we are keen to hear from you if you have relevant experience that could transfer to Building Policy, included but not limited to any of the following: data analysis, operational roles in a regulatory environment, law, social research, economic analysis, government / industry liaison, architecture, planning, or building certification. While existing knowledge of NSW building laws is desired, it is not mandatory as you will learn the subject matter on the job. We welcome applicants from all educational and professional backgrounds who have strong problem solving skills, a willingness to learn, and a passion to serve the NSW community.

Key responsibilities

• Working across Government, industry and the community to develop policy and legislative reform proposals.
• Developing a comprehensive evidence base to inform Government decisions on housing and building industry issues.
• Support the Minister to develop and implement legislation and Cabinet Submissions.
• Lead engagement with industry and community stakeholders to find opportunities to work together to address issues across the construction sector.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong research, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to work in a high-volume environment.
• The ability and/or experience in writing briefing notes, discussion papers and having input into the development of submissions to the Minister and Cabinet.
• A solid understanding of government policy and processes.
• A collaborative nature and enjoys working in a team.

If you can demonstrate these capabilities, then we want to hear from you!

Salary Grade 07/08, with the base salary for this role starting at 116,981 base plus superannuation.

Closing Date: Monday, 28th September 2026 (09:59am)

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