Policy Associate

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Policy Associate to join our team at the NSW Government. As a Policy Associate, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of key education reforms and providing considered and timely advice on key issues facing NSW.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a commitment to respectful and effective engagement. You will be responsible for undertaking policy and project work to inform policy directions, facilitate service delivery reforms, and provide options on which The Cabinet Office and Government can rely for effective decision making.

This is a permanent Clerk Grade 7/8 role, with the principal place of work in the Sydney CBD. Flexible work options are available, and we are proud of our flexible working culture, which allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business, and the people we serve.

About the Team

The Education and Skills team works with the NSW Department of Education, TAFE NSW, and a range of diverse government and non-government stakeholders to:

  • Make sure NSW public schools continue to be great places to learn and work.
  • Accelerate better educational outcomes and pathways to employment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in NSW.
  • Enable accessible and affordable Early Childhood Education and Care in NSW, helping parents to participate in the workforce in a way that suits them, and empowering NSW's littlest learners.
  • Ensure TAFE NSW and the broader NSW Vocational Education and Training sector continues to deliver world-class skills for everyone in NSW.
  • Embed the NSW Government's commitments under the National Agreement to Closing the Gap.
What You'll Need

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A deep understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a commitment to respectful and effective engagement.
  • Experience in undertaking all aspects of the policy process – research, development, review, and evaluation.
  • Strong relationships with stakeholders and the ability to support senior decision-makers.
  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications or equivalent, relevant professional experience, and training.
How to Apply

To start your journey in becoming our new Policy Associate, you'll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

  • A resume that clearly details your relevant skills and experience.
  • A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role.

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at or

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