Senior Policy & Programs Officer - Adaptation & Resilience

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Lismore; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Reconstruction Authority in Lismore seeks a Senior Project Officer to provide strategic policy advice, governance oversight and program assurance for Adaptation & Resilience initiatives.

You will analyse issues, prepare executive briefings, monitor finances and risks, and partner with delivery teams and stakeholders to support robust, timely decisions in a complex government program.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills and ability to prepare executive briefings and complex reports.
• Experience in policy development, governance, assurance or program management.
• Ability to assess information, identify key issues and develop practical recommendations.
• Financial literacy and ability to interpret budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality briefing notes, strategic advice and reporting for senior executives and governance forums.
• Analyse complex issues, risks and program performance information to provide evidence-based recommendations and support decision-making.
• Contribute to policy development and continuous improvement initiatives across Adaptation and Resilience programs.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, project expenditure and program forecasts, identifying trends, risks and emerging issues.
• Develop and maintain reporting products that provide clear insights into program performance, delivery risks and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across operational, policy and corporate functions to support program outcomes and strategic objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Policy development

Governance experience

Stakeholder engagement

Executive briefing

Financial literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

The NSW Reconstruction Authority in Lismore seeks a Senior Project Officer to provide strategic policy advice, governance oversight and program assurance for Adaptation & Resilience initiatives.

You will analyse issues, prepare executive briefings, monitor finances and risks, and partner with delivery teams and stakeholders to support robust, timely decisions in a complex government program.