Assistant Analyst, Policy

**Premier’s Department**

**Assistant Analyst, Policy**

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**
- **Join a collaborative, fast-paced policy team making an impact across NSW**:

- ** Temporary role until August 2025 (with the possibility of extension), based in Sydney CBD**

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role for a period up to August 2025 (with the possibility of further extension).

**About the Role**

As our new **Assistant Analyst, Policy**, you will join the Policy and Coordination team within the Emergency Management branch in the Delivery and Engagement Group.

In this role, you will undertake detailed research and policy analysis to support the NSW Government’s strategic priorities in emergency management. You'll contribute to the development of policy settings, assess proposals and Cabinet submissions, and help provide high-quality advice on the feasibility of key initiatives. Your work will support the effective coordination of emergency management efforts and service delivery reforms across government.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, public sector agencies, and key stakeholders to inform decision-making and ensure timely, well-founded advice is delivered to senior executives. You’ll also provide administrative and project support to enable the smooth operation of the branch’s strategic initiatives.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

**We're Looking For**
- ** Policy Development & Analysis**: Demonstrated expertise in researching, evaluating and interpreting complex information to support sound policy settings, Cabinet submissions and strategic government initiatives
- ** Written Communication**:Proven ability to prepare clear, accurate and compelling briefs, reports and ministerial correspondence that align with presentation standards and support informed decision-making
- ** Project Support & Organisation**: Expertise in managing priorities, meeting deadlines and contributing to the delivery of high-impact policy and reform initiatives in a fast-paced, changing environment
- ** Stakeholder Engagement**: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships across government and with external partners to support collaborative consultation and drive policy outcomes
- ** Teamwork & Collaboration**: Holds a strong track record of contributing to high-performing teams, fostering open communication, information-sharing and a positive, solutions-oriented team culture

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

**How to Apply**
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements and focus capabilities of the role (maximum 2 pages) and a response to the below target questions (maximum 2 pages)
- The work of the team is outlined above. Why are you interested in working in this policy space, and what knowledge and skills would you bring?
- Describe an example of a policy problem you analysed and resolved independently. How did you resolve it?

**Closing date: Thursday, 24 April 2025 (09:59 AM)**

**Salary**:Clerk Grade 5/6. Package includes base salary ($97,027 - $107,059) plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.

**About the Premier's Department**

**_ Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government_**

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department, a career at Premier’s Department and Government House Sydney.

**Our Commitment**

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

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