Assistant Policy Officer

Division: Strategy Policy and Commissioning- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 52598**Assistant Policy Officer**

**Child and Family Strategy Team**

**Parramatta **- with flexible / hybrid work arrangements

**Employment type** - Ongoing full-time

**Salary** - $87,493 - $96,540 (Clerk Grade 5/6)

**Your role**

As part of the Child and Family Strategy team, the Assistant Policy Officer undertakes a range of research, analysis, and administrative activities to support the formulation of policy advice that support Agency and/or Government commitments. This includes supporting interjurisdictional projects and whole of agency initiatives.

**What you’ll do**

You will contribute to the delivery of a range of policy related projects and initiatives, undertake basic research and analysis, and contribute to the preparation of reports, draft correspondence, papers and minutes to support the development of policy initiatives.

You will also provide a range of administrative support to support stakeholder engagement and respond to routine queries, providing consistent advice and information. This includes secretariat support for various meetings.

We currently have two positions available, each within a team of 5-6 people. You will enjoy flexible work arrangements including a balance of working from home and from our brand new, state-of-the-art agile workspace at 6 Parramatta Square.

**What we’re looking for**

This role is ideal for you if you’re looking for an opportunity to build your skills and experience in supporting the development of strategic policies and proposals that consider a broad range of issues to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

The role is suited to a highly organised, proactive and results driven professional with strong research, administrative and analytical skills, who enjoys working collaboratively to support the formulation of policy advice and recommendations that support DCJ and NSW Government commitments.

We are looking for someone who:

- Works well under pressure and is able to meet tight deadlines
- Promotes and actively participates in fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture
- Acts with professionalism and integrity at all times
- Has excellent communication and liaison skills.
- Has a keen interest in working in the human services sector.

It is an essential requirement of the role that successful applicants are fully vaccinated and able to provide acceptable proof of vaccination status.

Download the role description.

**We do work that really matters**

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

**Are you ready to join us?**
- Give an example of when you undertook research and analysis and the steps taken to explain ideas and arguments about an issue (max. 300 words).
- Tell us about a time when you had to consider resources (people, processes, departments, equipment) to support the development of a project plan (max. 300 words).

**Applications close Sunday, 11th September at 11:59pm AEST.**

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We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

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**Other Information**

A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

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