Policy Management Lead

1 week ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Rural Fire Service Full time

**POLICY MANAGEMENT LEAD**

**This opportunity offers**:

- Ongoing employment
- Full time role & 35 hour working week
- Attractive annual salary $122,491 - $134,981 p.a. plus 11% superannuation
- Location: Sydney Olympic Park (hybrid/flexible working arrangements considered)

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? As a Policy Management Lead reporting to the Manager Risk and Research, you will take a lead role in the design and implementation of a policy management framework that supports the needs of the RFS. You will ensure the development and maintenance of relevant, accessible, and fit for purpose policies and procedures. Your role will include researching and analysing policy matters, providing policy writing advice, and offering expert guidance and support to policy owners.
- a strong background in policy management, governance, public sector administration or related field.
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- demonstrated analytical and problem solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to quality outcomes.

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please access the **role description** **and our **organisation structure**.

**Why work for us?**- Corporate uniform available- Attractive leave entitlements including **4 weeks **annual leave per year, plus more- Free access to our Member Assistance Program (MAP) for all RFS members, and their immediate family- Salary packaging options available- One ‘Agreed Absence’ leave day per calendar month- Ongoing learning and professional development programs- The RFS is a Registered Training Organisation and you will have access to various internal courses- Partnership with Fitness Passport for eligible RFS staff and their families to access more than 845 gyms and pools

**You'll also get to enjoy**:

- Easy access to Sydney Olympic Park Train Station, bus services and parking facilities
- Local eateries and childcare facilities
- Sydney Olympic Park Entertainment and Sports Precinct, including Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Showgrounds, and Bicentennial Park

**Looking for more information?**

Why not reach out to our role expert Kristine Wendtman, Manager Risk and Research, for a confidential chat on 0428 270 557.

**If you’re interested in joining the RFS**:

- A **cover letter** in PDF format, addressing how you meet the essential requirements of the role, outlining your suitability and why you are interested in this opportunity;

**Important recruitment Information**
- A **recruitment (talent) poo**l** may be created through this recruitment process to fill future ongoing, temporary, casual and term, full time or part time opportunities.
- **We value a diverse and inclusive workplace **and actively** **promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal people, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- Learn more about how RFS members support communities across NSW below_

**Vacancy Reference: R24/181**

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