Strategic Policy Lead, Regulatory Reform

NSW Fair Trading; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Fair Trading is seeking a Policy Manager to lead complex policy reforms across consumer protection, rental, property and strata issues, delivering strategic advice to the NSW Government. This ongoing role sits in the Consumer Policy Directorate and offers hybrid work (2-3 days in office) with a base salary of $154,231 to $178,369 plus super.

You will shape industry regulation, manage stakeholder engagement and build high-performing teams to drive evidence-based policy outcomes for a safer

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy development, legislative change or strategic reform within government or a regulatory environment.
• Proven ability to lead collaborative, high-performing teams in complex, fast-paced settings.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to interpret evidence and apply regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to influence and build relationships.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in policy, law, social sciences, economics, research or management.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of complex policy and legislative projects.
• Providing high-level policy and strategic advice to senior executives, Ministers and key government stakeholders.
• Managing consultation processes and stakeholder engagement to deliver evidence-based policy outcomes.
• Representing NSW Fair Trading on interagency working groups, committees and external forums.
• Building and managing a high-performing team, including coaching and developing staff.
• Delivering high-quality research, analysis and policy advice within tight timeframes.
• Driving continuous improvement and supporting best-practice approaches to policy development across the Branch.

Skills

Policy leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Regulatory understanding

Education

Policy/Law/Economics degree

Job description

NSW Fair Trading is seeking a Policy Manager to lead complex policy reforms across consumer protection, rental, property and strata issues, delivering strategic advice to the NSW Government. This ongoing role sits in the Consumer Policy Directorate and offers hybrid work (2-3 days in office) with a base salary of $154,231 to $178,369 plus super.

You will shape industry regulation, manage stakeholder engagement and build high-performing teams to drive evidence-based policy outcomes for a safer