Assistant Policy Officer

**Assistant Policy Officer**

**Liquor, Gaming & Racing**
- Join Liquor, Gaming & Racing NSW (Hospitality & Racing), a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
- Clerk Grade 5/6 with a salary range of $93,295 - $102,941p/a plus Super & Leave Loading
- Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW

**About Liquor & Gaming NSW**

We are at the pointy end of industry supervision for the liquor, gaming, wagering, casino and registered club sectors in NSW. If you want a seat at the table, whether we’re reviewing the latest facial recognition technology; advising Government on gambling reform policy; developing initiatives to increase live music venues and festivals; or investigating unlawful liquor or gambling inducement practices, we want to talk to you.

We’re enabling vibrant and dynamic hospitality and racing environments that are safe and responsible, and our regulatory efforts are evidenced-informed, coordinated, and targeted to where the risks are greatest.

Our work is as diverse as our people and the NSW communities we serve.

See what it’s like to work with us

**About the role**

The Assistant Policy Officer involves supporting policy development and implementation, with key responsibilities, whilst not limited to, include conducting research, preparing reports, and contributing to policy projects that align with government priorities. This role assists in managing stakeholder engagement, providing administrative support, and ensuring the smooth delivery of policy initiatives. The position focuses on providing advice to decision makers relating to liquor and gaming policy. It offers the opportunity to engage in policy creation, administrative coordination, and the communication of policy decisions to internal and external stakeholders.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

**About You**

To be successful in this position you will possess:

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Collaborative team player who can work effectively within a group to achieve shared outcomes.
- A basic understanding of government processes, governance, and public administration.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to support evidence-based policy development.
- The ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to deliver quality outcomes.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and taking initiative when needed.

**How to Apply**

**Closing Date**: Monday 14th October 2024 [10.00AM]

**Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport**

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

- Create social and economic opportunities for the state
- Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
- Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
- Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
- Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
- Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
- Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
- Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history.
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**_A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months._