Policy Officer

1 week ago

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Ashdown Consulting Full time
Up to $64 p/h + super

  • 4 month contract
  • Parramatta/WFH

Policy Officer | 4 month contract
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| Up to $70.72 p/h

Incl. super

  • Up to $64 p/h + super
  • 4 month contract
  • Parramatta/WFH

About the Company


This NSW government agency is a major service provider who strives to deliver a more consistent and innovative experience within the development of New South Wales government.

Our client is looking for a Policy Officer who has previous experience working in strategic environmental policy and in environmental science and data.


About the Role

  • Undertake allocated policy development and/or analysis, implementation and review projects and initiatives to contribute to improved policy directions and outcomes
  • Prepare advice in allocated policy and/or technical areas and timely reports, discussion papers, briefs and submissions to support decision making and contribute to the development of policies and initiatives
  • Undertake qualitative and quantitative research and analysis to assist understanding of policy impacts and delivery of desired policy outcomes and support policy and program development
  • Identify and evaluate key issues, and formulate options and recommendations to inform policy and regulatory needs and changes
  • Provide policy, procedure and/or technical advice to staff and managers to assist in the delivery of consistent policy and quality service delivery
  • Support the Senior Manager and Director to build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance engagement, consultation and negotiation on the team's policy program
  • Review correspondence, briefing notes and other written documents in a timely manner to respond to community, Executive and Ministerial requests
  • Support staff and managers to manage work performed by external contractors and consultants to achieve project objectives.
  • Assimilate information and data quickly and translate complex, technical information into easy to understand, plain English policy, reports, mapping and communication material
  • Deliver quality work in a highvolume environment with competing priorities and tight timeframes
  • Balance the interests of diverse stakeholders for whom policy impacts are most critical with the support of senior staff.

About You

  • Demonstrated understanding of New South Wales government processes and policy making.
  • Tertiary qualification in public policy, planning, law, economics, ecology, geographical information systems or other relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with GIS is desirable but not essential

Benefits of contracting through Ashdown People

  • 5th largest supplier to the NSW Government
  • Get paid weekly
  • Offer Insurances for ABN Contractors
  • Consistent communication & transparency
  • Detailed onboarding & support

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