Policy Officer: Evidence‑Driven Reform for Regional NSW

NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking an experienced Policy Officer to join the Policy, Reform and Evidence team. You will develop evidence-based policy advice to support government decision-making and regional development across NSW, preparing briefs, submissions and papers and providing project support on strategic policy matters.

You will work in a collaborative environment, engaging with stakeholders across government, delivering high-quality outcomes

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and evidence-based advice.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare policy briefs, submissions and papers for government decision-making.
• Contribute to development of evidence-based policy advice.
• Provide project support across strategic policy matters.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders across government.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Research

Communication

Policy writing

Job description

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking an experienced Policy Officer to join the Policy, Reform and Evidence team. You will develop evidence-based policy advice to support government decision-making and regional development across NSW, preparing briefs, submissions and papers and providing project support on strategic policy matters.

You will work in a collaborative environment, engaging with stakeholders across government, delivering high-quality outcomes