Assistant Policy Officer

2 weeks ago

Parramatta, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

Division: Homes NSW- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 70880**Assistant Policy Officer**
- **Location - Parramatta**:

- **Employment type - Ongoing, Temporary & Talent Pool opportunities**:

- **Grade/Salary - Clerk Grade 5/6, $93,295 - $102,941p**a**

**Your role**

Are you passionate about policy development and making a positive impact? We are seeking a motivated Assistant Policy Officer to contribute to the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of policy frameworks that align with the Department’s strategic and operational objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a range of stakeholders and make a real difference in multiple policy areas.

**What you’ll do**

As an Assistant Policy Officer you will work closely with policy owners and colleagues across Homes NSW, as well as key external stakeholders, to ensure that policy arrangements are effective, consistent, well-communicated, and reflect our strategic priorities.

You'll play a key role in undertaking a range of research, analysis and administrative activities to support the formulation of policy advice and recommendations and contribute to the development of policies that support Agency and/or Government commitments.

**What we’re looking for**
- Assist the team in the delivery of a range of policy related projects and initiatives to facilitate the timely delivery of policy objectives
- Undertake basic research and analysis in assigned areas and contribute to the preparation of reports to inform decision making and contribute to policy development
- Contribute to the preparation of draft correspondence, papers, and minutes to support the development of policy initiatives
- Provide a range of administrative activities, including coordinating working groups and committees, to support stakeholder engagement as well as policy development and implementation
- Respond to routine policy queries to provide consistent advice and information

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**What We Offer**

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

**We do work that really matters**

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

**Are you ready to join us?**

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

- Do you have experience in supporting innovative approaches to social policy making, including person centred design? Please provide details.

**Applications close** **Tuesday 10th December at 11:59pm AEST.

**Got a question?**

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

**Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit**

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

**Other Information**

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

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