Ministerial and Parliamentary Services Specialist

Sydney

• Full time contract with a 35-hour working week
• 17.5% annual leave loading and flex leave
• Hybrid working environment, salary of $113,574.00

About the Role

The role will provide support to the Head of Compliance to help ensure icare meets its legal, regulatory and internal policy obligations through the implementation of the Compliance Management Policy and other enterprise risk and compliance frameworks and policies.

Be actively involved in partnering with the business to document first line controls and supporting the monitoring and assurance plan at the second line and to undertake reviews and prepare reports on the effectiveness of the framework and system.

Benefits

• A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Comprehensive learning and development supportaligned to icare's Core Capabilities.
• Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Duties

It's an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same the Ministerial and Parliamentary Specialist you will:

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with the Minister's Office and across icare to ensure matters are addressed efficiently and assigned appropriate priority.
• Prepare and manage the timely provision of high quality urgent, controversial or sensitive documents, proactively follow-up and drive outcomes within tight timeframes, and ensure that responses and outcomes are within Government, portfolio and icare policies.
• Analyse and interpret information, identify current and/or emerging issues, areas of interest / concern, and good news stories relating to relevant agency and portfolio matters, and provide advice, explanation and guidance to the Minister and Ministerial Staff on appropriate responses and actions.
• Support the Minister by proactively managing files and background materials on matters of current significance for Parliament, under the guidance of Head of Ministerial and Parliamentary Services.
• Proactively manage advice and enquiries relating to relevant icare matters, referring to agencies within another portfolio where required.
• Manage and contribute to the development and streamlining of guidelines and systems for handling correspondence and briefing services, ensuring consistency in approach and compliance with relevant processes and protocols.
• Observe principles of diplomacy and confidentiality in relation to all material handled and be alert to the consequences of poor or incorrect advice.

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, policies, protocols and procedures.
• A broad range of experience in working in Government in an advisory capacity and in dealing with information.

Culture

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people's development so the people of NSW can thrive.

About the Company

We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.

• For more information about icare visit our website
• icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
• We are aCircleBackInitiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.