Policy Adviser

5 days ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Premier's Department Full time

**Premier’s Department**

**Policy Adviser**

Sydney NSW
Full time
Location - Sydney CBD

We are looking for a highly motivated person to fill the role of Policy Adviser in the Office of the Hon Jihad Dib MP, Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Youth Justice.

This is a full-time ongoing role which is based at 52 Martin Place Sydney.

**Key capabilities**

The ideal applicant should possess the following skills, qualifications, and experience:

- Demonstrated experience in providing advice on a range of policy, public administration and/or political matters in government or in a public, non-profit or private sector organisation.
- Strong understanding of government and political processes, including translating policy into practice.
- Demonstrated ability to think and work strategically as a part of a small team and deliver quality work to deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
- Excellent relationship management skills and proven ability to collaborate and work across a diverse range of stakeholders and portfolios to achieve outcomes.
- Ability to rapidly acquire a sound knowledge of the structure and functions of the portfolio.
- Ability to communicate effectively and liaise with other Ministerial Offices, government agencies, stakeholders and the community.

**The key duties of the position include**:

- Providing considered, strategic and timely advice on and supporting delivery and management of priority, complex and sensitive policy, public administration and political issues.
- Assist in developing policy initiatives and responses, including through analysing and/or preparing reports, papers, policy statements, briefing notes and statistical information on policy and related matters and significant portfolio initiatives.
- Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, liaising closely with stakeholders to identify key issues in relation to policy requirements, provide advice and advance the Government’s priorities.
- Providing advice and support on parliamentary matters and legislative processes.
- Providing input into communications and assisting in the preparation of speeches.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with other ministerial offices and government agencies on complex and sensitive policy priorities.
- Performing other duties as required by the Minister.

**About you**
- You have a strong work ethic and ability to deliver on Government’s priorities
- You are able to provide sound and strategic policy analysis and advice on current, evolving and emerging issues.
- You possess excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- You are committed to working in partnership with stakeholders at all levels.
- You think strategically to navigate the different interests of a range of stakeholders.
- You can work cooperatively to achieve whole of government strategic objectives.
- You are adaptable, resilient and agile.
- You are flexible and willing to travel and work outside normal hours.

**Salary**

To be negotiated
- a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages).

**Closing Date**:
Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm Sunday 12 October 2025.

**Learn more**
For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager on 02 7225 6090.
- a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages).


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