Policy & Project Officer

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport, is seeking a Policy & Project Officer to support the development and delivery of initiatives that strengthen NSW's nighttime economy.

You'll bring together policy, research, stakeholder engagement and project management to help create thriving and well-coordinated nighttime precincts, working with hospitality, retail, councils and cultural organisations to

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development, including preparing materials for Cabinet and Parliament.
• Strong research, analytical and written communication skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• The ability to translate complex information into clear, practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyse policy issues, options and data to support evidence-based decision making.
• Develop clear policy advice, briefs, discussion papers and submissions for a range of audiences.
• Support policy development and implementation from research through to delivery and evaluation.
• Build strong relationships with businesses, councils, cultural organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate working groups, committees and stakeholder consultations.
• Monitor emerging and contentious issues and provide advice on their potential impacts.
• Support reporting, monitoring and evaluation to measure policy outcomes and inform future initiatives.

Skills

Policy development

Research

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

• Join the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
• Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $116,981 - $129,492 + super & leave loading
• Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW

About the role

The Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner is seeking a Policy & Project Officer to support the development and delivery of initiatives that strengthen NSW's nighttime economy.

In this role, you'll bring together policy, research, stakeholder engagement and project management to help create thriving and well-coordinated nighttime precincts. You'll work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including hospitality, retail and small businesses, councils and cultural organisations, providing practical policy advice and supporting initiatives that make a difference to communities and businesses.

What you'll do

• Research and analyse policy issues, options and data to support evidence-based decision making.
• Develop clear policy advice, briefs, discussion papers and submissions for a range of audiences.
• Support policy development and implementation from research through to delivery and evaluation.
• Build strong relationships with businesses, councils, cultural organisations and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate working groups, committees and stakeholder consultations.
• Monitor emerging and contentious issues and provide advice on their potential impacts.
• Support reporting, monitoring and evaluation to measure policy outcomes and inform future initiatives.

For any role specific questions, please reach out to Julie Prentice, Associate Director Policy via [e-mail]

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and/or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in policy development, including preparing materials for Cabinet and Parliament.
• Strong research, analytical and written communication skills.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• The ability to translate complex information into clear, practical advice.
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in planning, local government and/or liquor licensing will be highly regarded.

Closing Date

Monday, 14th September 2026 [10.00AM]

Recruitment Contact

Laura Steele, Talent Partner [e-mail]

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

• Create social and economic opportunities for the state
• Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
• Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
• Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
• Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
• Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
• Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
• Support NSW's key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state's diverse cultural assets and history

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Laura Steele, Talent Acquisition Partner at [e-mail] or on 02 8276 8359.

For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit 'Adjustments for Individual needs' at I work for NSW.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.