Policy & Project Officer

NSW Police Force; Kingscliff; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Police Force in Kingscliff (NSW) seeks a Policy & Project Officer to support the Firearms Registry, Prosecutions & Licensing Enforcement Command. You will provide input to policy development and manage projects while collating data and offering analysis to inform government initiatives.

The role requires working with a Policy and Project team to deliver advice on evolving legislation and policy affecting policing and communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and project management.
• Ability to collate data and provide analysis to support initiatives.
• Provide input to policy development and support activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to policy development and perform project management and support activities.
• Collate data and provide analysis and advice to support Agency and Government initiatives.
• Deliver advice to the NSW Police Firearms Registry on evolving legislation and policy.

Skills

Policy development

Project management

Data analysis

Policy advice

Job description

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Policy & Project Officer to be part of our Firearms Registry, Police Prosecutions & Licensing Enforcement Command team. The Policy & Project Officerprovide input to policy development and perform project management and support activities, collate data and provide analysis and advice to support Agency and/or Government initiatives that respond to the needs of police and communities.

Based at Kingscliff on the NSW north coast this position will work with a Policy and Project team delivering advice to the NSW Police Firearms Registry on currently evolving legislation and policy.

View the relevant role description for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

What we can offer you

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

• flexible work options;
• annual leave loading;
• corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
• salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following statuses:

• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

Prior to commencement, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a rigorous National Police (criminal history) Check and obtain and maintain a Security Clearance as determined by the NSW Police Force.

Our commitment to Diversity

At the NSW Police Force, we are proud to be an employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees where differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people of all ages.

We understand that the recruitment journey may present unique challenges. If you:

• Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like support with your application, please contact the NSWPF Aboriginal Employment & Engagement team at ********@police.nsw.gov.au
• Identify as a person with disability and require further information on the role or adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au
• Are transgender or gender diverse and want to learn more about our support options, please contact the Inclusion & Diversity team at *************@police.nsw.gov.au

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

For Technical assistance please contact: ***************@police.nsw.gov.au (Please include the word Taleo in the subject line)

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

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