Senior Policy Officer

Infrastructure NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

discounted gym membership

study assistance

salary packaging

Job summary

Infrastructure NSW is seeking a Senior Policy Officer (Temporary Full-Time to December 2027) in Sydney CBD. The role involves coordinating infrastructure priorities to support economic development and jobs across NSW, with exposure to the State Infrastructure Strategy and cross-government issues.

You will work across government to identify needs, plan sequencing, and provide clear, practical policy advice, building strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in policy analysis and/or strategy development.
• Strong analytical and writing skills; ability to simplify complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking research and analysis on strategic infrastructure, land-use and economic development issues to support evidence-based decisions.
• Identifying infrastructure problems and opportunities and developing practical options to address them.
• Preparing clear, high-quality briefings and advice for senior audiences.
• Building strong working relationships with agencies and stakeholders to resolve issues and progress shared objectives.

Job description

Senior Policy Officer, Temporary Full-Time to December 2027, Sydney CBD

This temporary role is a Clerk Grade 9/10, with a base salary for this role starting at $133,348 - $146,945 plus superannuation, commensurate with experience.

Join INSW and play your part in creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for NSW!

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and strategic individual to join our team as a Senior Policy Officer. The role will contribute to key Infrastructure NSW priorities, with a strong focus on coordinating the infrastructure needed to support economic development and jobs across NSW.

Working closely with other NSW Government agencies, the role will help identify what infrastructure is needed, where and when, and how it can be better planned and sequenced to support investment and growth. It offers exposure to significant State initiatives, including implementation of the State Infrastructure Strategy, and complex cross-government issues.

Some of the key responsibilities for the role include:

• Undertaking research and analysis on strategic infrastructure, land-use and economic development issues to support evidence-based decisions.
• Identifying infrastructure problems and opportunities and developing practical options to address them.
• Preparing clear, high-quality briefings and advice for senior audiences.
• Building strong working relationships with agencies and stakeholders to resolve issues and progress shared objectives.

About You

You will bring experience in policy analysis and/or strategy development, with strong analytical and writing skills and the ability to turn complex issues into clear, practical advice.

You will be comfortable working across government, bringing together different perspectives, exercising sound judgement and building productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.

You will have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and an understanding of government policy and decision-making processes.

Experience in infrastructure planning, land-use planning or infrastructure coordination is highly desirable.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please refer to the role description

For any questions regarding recruitment please email Stephanie Vale at ***************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au.

Why Join INSW?

Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence-based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act.

Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW's infrastructure program through independent reviews and expert analysis and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career progression, and learning and development. We offer our employees discounted gym membership, study assistance, salary packaging, and are conveniently located near Wynyard station in Sydney's newest waterfront precinct at Barangaroo.

• discounted gym membership
• study assistance
• salary packaging

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ communities, people with disabilities, carers, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, veterans, and women. We aim to make all roles flexible and will consider requests for flexible work arrangements.

Closing Date: Thursday, 05 November 2026 [9:59am].

Please be advised candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment checks, which may include verification of qualifications, employment history, police clearance, and other relevant assessments.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at ***************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au

For technical support, please contact *******@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 ***