Strategic Policy Lead

2 months ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Customer Strategy & Technology Full time

Opportunity to make a real impact, shaping the future of NSW legislative and regulatory frameworks
- A challenging and rewarding senior role offering opportunities to learn and grow
- Be part of a team committed to putting ‘Customers at the Centre’ and ‘People at the Heart’
- Fixed term role (till September 2024) based in Sydney (with flexible working arrangements available)

**About us**

Transport for NSW keeps our State moving by providing safe, integrated and efficient transport systems. We put our customers at the centre of everything we do - and we do a lot. We connect people, communities and industry and manage how they use our road, rail and maritime networks and services, and even active modes like walking and cycling. The work we do connects the journeys you take every day.

We are a state government organisation made up of more than 28,000 people and we're in the middle of delivering the largest transport infrastructure program in Australia's history. We work across planning, policy and procurement, harnessing data and technology to develop smarter and more adaptive transport solutions.

That means job opportunities in metropolitan and regional areas across NSW - and you have the chance to be part of creating a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

Find out more about Transport for NSW

**The Opportunity**

**Are you passionate about policy and improving outcomes for the people of NSW? Do you take a stewardship approach to legislative and regulatory frameworks? Do you enjoy leading evidence-based approaches to policy? Does your commitment to collaboration and sensitive stakeholder engagement drive your approach to leading and managing complex projects?**

We have an exciting opportunity for a policy manager to join the Strategic Policy team within the Strategic Policy and National Reform branch. The purpose of the role is to lead the development, delivery and implementation of a portfolio of strategic policy initiatives and reforms that support the achievement of the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives. The role will also support a program of work to improve the quality of Transport’s legislative and regulatory frameworks.

The Strategic Policy Lead has a key role in providing policy advice to the Senior Manager Strategic Policy on cross-cutting strategic policy issues. The role also provides advice to inform policy decision-making processes, planning and prioritisation for the branch and will engage with divisions to integrate and align policy initiatives with Transport priorities and objectives.

The role will provide you with an opportunity to undertake research, analysis and review of complex policy issues and build your network across the whole business.

**About you**

You will have strong communication skills, along with the ability to work with people at all levels of our organisation and external stakeholder organisations. You will be politically savvy and have strong critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, time management and prioritisation skills. You must also be able to work autonomously.

For more details, please refer to the Role Description

**About us**

Transport for NSW is the lead agency of the NSW Transport cluster. Our role is to lead the development of a safe, efficient, integrated transport system that keeps people and goods moving, connects communities and shapes the future of our cities, centres and regions.

**Our Commitment to Diversity**

Great people come from all walks of life. At Transport for NSW, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve.

**Benefits**

When you join Transport for NSW, you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that offers generous working conditions, flexible working options and a real commitment to developing your skills.

**Remuneration Package** - Transport Grade 9 ($142,178 - $159,238), plus employers contribution to superannuation, plus annual leave loading

**Essential requirements**
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated relevant or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated experience in policy development and a sound knowledge of the machinery of government and legislative frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience in providing strategic policy advice and support, including undertaking research and reporting.

**We’re an inclusive and flexible workplace**

Here at Transport, we want our workforce to reflect the communities we serve by being an inclusive, diverse and flexible place for all our people.

We offer a range of flexible work and leave options for our people. These options depend on your role and the work you do. Some of the ways our people work flexibly include a hybrid mix of virtual and in-person collaboration, staggering work hours, or even allocating extra hours worked towards a day off from time to time. We also offer more structured flexible a

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