Policy Officer

1 week ago

Parramatta, Australia NSW Department of Communities and Justice Full time

Division: Homes NSW- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 70709**Policy Officer**
- **Location - Parramatta based office, with work from home/office hybrid model**:

- **Employment type - Ongoing Fulltime**:

- **Salary -** **Clerk Grade 7/8, $106,025 - $117,363 per annum, plus employer’s contribution to superannuation**:

- **Industry leading training with ongoing career development and support**

The Department of Communities and Justice acknowledges lived experience and how it contributes to the valuable work we do with the community.

**Your role**

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference, work in a high-performing team and learn what policy does.

You will undertake research and develop a range of policy initiatives and projects working alongside Aboriginal Community Housing Providers (ACHPs) to strengthen the sector and deliver better outcomes for the Aboriginal community.

**What you’ll do**
- The role will consist of developing strategic policies that guide program and service development to address the needs of the AHO client groups.
- Undertake aspects of project reform or reviews to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of service delivery and inform policy development.
- Research and prepare advice in the form of briefs, policy and discussion papers to contribute to responses to Ministerial, Cabinet, AHO or DCJ requests.
- Deliver on assigned projects and processes within agreed upon deadlines and quality standards.
- Support and contribute to work planning and resource alignment.
- Liaise and work across AHO and DCJ Divisions and non-government stakeholders to ensure effective interface between program development, planning, service design and policy implementation.
- Work effectively with team members towards mutual continued development and to provide feedback to each other on policy research and analysis undertaken.

**What we’re looking for**
- An experienced Policy/Project Officer proficient in developing comprehensive policy responses and ability to take into consideration research and analysis from various sources with diverse interests.
- Ability to manage complex and multiple issues with sensitivity to resource requirements, business impacts and relationships with stakeholders.
- A self-starter who can make balanced decisions.
- You are driven by deadlines and pay attention to detail.
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

Download the role description.

**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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role and answer the targeted question below:

- **_Can you provide an example of a challenging policy issue you’ve worked on and how you navigated it to achieve a positive outcome?_**

**Applications close **Tuesday, 12 November 2024 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.

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