Policy Officer

NSW Reconstruction Authority; Port Macquarie; Ibrido; AUD 117.000 - 129.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible working practices

Learning and development opportunities

Fitness Passport

Descrizione del lavoro

NSW Reconstruction Authority is seeking a motivated Policy Officer to coordinate policy development and provide high-quality analysis and advice to support disaster recovery initiatives.

You will conduct research, draft briefs and submissions, manage stakeholder consultations, and monitor policy outcomes in a flexible, hybrid work environment across NSW.

This full-time role requires tertiary qualifications and strong communication and project coordination skills.

Competenze

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in policy development for disaster recovery, research and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to draft briefs, reports and stakeholder communications.
• Strong project coordination skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Mansioni

• Coordinate policy development and undertake policy analysis to support government priorities.
• Deliver drafting of discussion papers, policy briefs and formal submissions.
• Prepare and review policy advice aligned with strategic directions and commitments.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating working groups and consultations.
• Collate information and conduct research for reporting, monitoring and evaluation.

Conoscenze

Policy development

Data analysis

Written & verbal comms

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Formazione

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Descrizione del lavoro

• Ongoing full-time opportunity- 35 hrs/week
• Main office based in Parramatta/Sydney (locations across regional NSW also available), with flexible/hybrid working environment.
• Clerk Grade 7/8; salary relative to experience from $116,981 - $129,492 + super

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and analytical Policy Officer to coordinate and undertake policy development. You will provide high-quality analysis and advice to support critical government policy initiatives and commitments.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Conduct thorough research, analyse data, and review alternatives to inform evidence-based decision-making and contribute to the policy process.
• Deliver a range of project management and administrative support services, including drafting discussion papers, policy briefs, and formal submissions.
• Prepare and review policy advice to ensure complete alignment with overarching strategic directions and government commitments.
• Communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders, coordinating working groups, committee meetings, and consultations to drive engagement and implementation.
• Collate information and conduct research for reporting, monitoring, and evaluation purposes to track and ensure successful policy outcomes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring demonstrated experience in policy development for disaster recovery, research, and analysis, complemented by excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to draft clear briefs, reports, and stakeholder communications. You possess strong project coordination skills that allow you to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, alongside a collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills for engaging diverse stakeholder groups.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

For more information read the full Role Description: Policy Officer

About The Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster. To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

Applications close 21st Wednesday October at 3:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Phoebe Laing, A/Manager Preparedness Policy via [e-mail] or on 0477 349 810.

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse,inclusiveand flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability,veteransand other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, culturalbackgroundor sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activitiesand pre-employment checks asrequired.

Looking for more information orassistancewith applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team [e-mail]0437 504 514and reference the Job Title and Reference Numberfor the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

Recruitment Pool

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