Policy Officer

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Talent International Full time
Job Title: APS5 Policy Officer

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS5 Policy Officer to work for a NSW Government client based in Surry Hills. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $55.24/hour + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

The APS 5 Policy Analyst is a project-based position, playing a key role in supporting policy analysis, consultation, and strategic planning within an assigned IEP project area. The role will be focused on investigating the NDIS planning process, and factors contributing to NDIS plan budgets and outcomes. Advice will be based on document review, stakeholder consultation, existing policies and legislation. The position will have a considerable level of contact with internal stakeholders from across the portfolio and may have some external stakeholder engagement responsibilities, such as coordinating meetings and workshops.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of policies, reports, strategies, and program/project plans related to NDIS budgets and outcomes,
  • Support stakeholder consultations to gather insights on factors influencing scheme effectiveness,
  • Contributing to the conceptual development and refinement of impact/evaluation modelling for the NDIS (non-technical),
  • Preparing high-quality papers, briefings, reports, and other materials to communicate findings and recommendations,
  • Coordinating and participating in meetings and workshops with both internal and external stakeholders,
  • Working independently on assigned tasks and taking ownership of specific project components,
  • Collaborating with team members to integrate findings into broader project outcomes.
Requirements:
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information from various sources,
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations,
  • Proven stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders,
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment,
  • Demonstrated capacity to understand and work with quantitative and qualitative data in policy contexts.
Desirable Skills:
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in social sciences, public policy, economics, or a related field,
  • 2-3 years of experience working in government or government consulting roles, preferably in areas related to social policy, disability services, or program evaluation,
  • Understanding of budget processes and outcome measurements in government programs,
  • Familiarity with impact evaluation methodologies,
  • Experience in applying analytical skills to complex policy or program issues,
  • Knowledge of current trends and debates relevant to the disability sector, the NDIS, and broader social policy in Australia.

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 02 8240 9596 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

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