Policy & Project Officer

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Dubbo; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a Policy & Project Officer to contribute to evidence-based strategic policy development in NSW. The role involves researching, advising on policy, and supporting projects delivering outcomes for children, young people and communities.

Based in NSW and offering temporary full-time employment up to June 2027 with potential extension, the role includes collaboration with diverse stakeholders and the development of policy solutions and briefs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience undertaking policy research, analysis and development, including preparing high-quality briefs, reports and recommendations for decision-makers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience building productive relationships and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives and policy outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyse and provide policy advice to support government priorities, informed decision-making and improved outcomes for children and young people.
• Develop policy solutions and project outcomes by preparing briefs, reports and other documentation, while supporting the implementation and evaluation of policy initiatives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships by engaging with young people, government agencies and community organisations, coordinating consultations and identifying emerging issues and opportunities.

Skills

Policy research

Policy analysis

Briefs & reports

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Project coordination

Job description

Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice

Location: Dubbo, NSW, AU, 2830

Policy & Project Officer

Location – Any NSW Location (Flexible)

Employment type – Temporary full time for up to June 2027 with a possibility of extension

Salary - $116,981 - $129,492 plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to evidence-based strategic policy development, engage with diverse stakeholders, and ensure the voices of young people influence government decision-making.

Working within a collaborative and high-performing team, you will undertake research, provide policy advice, and support projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for children, young people and communities throughout NSW

What you’ll do

• Research, analyse and provide policy advice to support government priorities, informed decision-making and improved outcomes for children and young people.
• Develop policy solutions and project outcomes by preparing briefs, reports and other documentation, while supporting the implementation and evaluation of policy initiatives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships by engaging with young people, government agencies and community organisations, coordinating consultations and identifying emerging issues and opportunities.

What we’re looking for

• Demonstrated experience undertaking policy research, analysis and development, including preparing high-quality briefs, reports and recommendations for decision-makers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience building productive relationships and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives and policy outcomes.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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