Policy and Project Officer

**Clerk Grade 7/8**:

- ** Temporary Full-Time up to 3 Years**:

- ** Kingscliff**

**About us**

The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the western world, with more than 20,000 employees, including more than 4,000 administrative employees who support the sworn officers that provide a range of law and order services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to the socially, geographically and culturally diverse community of NSW.

**About the role**

We have an opportunity for a**Policy and Project Officer**to be part of our Firearms Registry, Police Prosecutions and Licensing Enforcement Command**team. Policy and Project Officer**provides input to policy development and perform project management and support activities, collate data and provide analysis and advice to support Agency and/or Government initiatives that respond to the needs of police and communities.

On 6 December 2023, National Cabinet agreed to implement a National Firearms Register. This landmark agreement is the most significant improvement in Australia's firearms management systems in almost 30 years and will keep our community and police safe. The NFR will allow law enforcement to better assess firearms risks with near real-time information, and link registered firearms information with other relevant police and government information, providing significant improvement in law enforcement's firearms capability. We have an opportunity for a Policy & Project Officer to join our National Firearms Register (NFR) Project Team. The role will be attached to the Firearms Registry Command, located in Kingscliff. The Policy & Project Officer position is a pivotal role within the NSW Police Force's implementation of the NFR, supporting the provision of NFR related policy review and development of policy initiatives.

View the relevant **role description** for more information on this role (e.g. essential requirements, key accountabilities, key challenges and capabilities required for the role)

**What we can offer you**

At NSWPF our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join the NSWPF include:

- competitive salary;
- flexible work options;
- annual leave loading;
- corporate wellbeing programs including seminars and the Fitness Passport;
- free annual influenza vaccination;
- salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease;

**How to Apply**

Applications can only be submitted electronically via the I Work for NSW website.

To be considered for this role, attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this role.

Please do not attach copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than what has been requested) - you can bring these if called for interview.

**Target Question 1**:
Provide an example of a time you communicated a complex policy to a non-expert audience. How did you ensure your message was understood?

**Target Question 2**:
Describe an occasion during a policy development or review process when you received feedback that challenged your approach or assumptions. How did you respond, and how did it influence your collaboration with others and the final policy.

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact the hiring manager **Ross Muir** via **(02) 6670 8547**.
- an Australian Citizen;
- a permanent resident of Australia; or
- a New Zealand citizen.

**Our commitment to Diversity**

The NSW Police Force is a proud employer of a diverse range of people. We are committed to reflecting the diverse community we serve and creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging.

This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.