Policy & Project Officer

Department: Operations and Grants; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Health & Wellbeing programs

Training and development opportunities

Competitive pay and conditions

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Department: Operations and Grants – Dubbo NSW is seeking a policy-focused professional 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 team, you will coordinate policy research, provide advice, and support projects delivering meaningful outcomes for children, young people and communities across NSW.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting policy research and analysis, producing briefs and recommendations for decision-makers.
• Strong written and verbal communication to explain complex issues and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and undertake strategic policy research, analysis and development activities.
• Prepare briefs, reports and documentation; support implementation and evaluation of policy initiatives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships by engaging with young people, government agencies and community organisations.

Skills

Policy research

Policy analysis

Brief writing

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

Department: Operations and Grants – Dubbo NSW

$116,981 - $129,492 a year

Full time, Casual/Temporary

2d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW

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

As part of the Office for Youth, you will coordinate and undertake strategic policy research, analysis and development activities that support government priorities and strategic initiatives affecting children and young people

• 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.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

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.

Are you ready to join us?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Charlotte Frew at **************@officeforyouth.nsw.gov.au.

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Mayur Kaushik on 0467 174 *** or via *************@dch.nsw.gov.au.

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

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.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

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

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

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