Assistant Policy Officer

• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Role based in Parramatta/Sydney with flexible/hybrid working environment.  
• Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $99,938 to $110,271 + super

Are you looking to grow your career in public policy? We're seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Policy Officer to support the review and reform of policies under the NSW Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

About the team

The Funding Policy and Coordination Branch is a new central function for policy development, strategic direction, and governance oversight within the NSW Reconstruction Authority to support the delivery of programs under the Australian Government's Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). The Branch is responsible for designing and implementing sector-wide systems, policies, and procedures that govern programs across all disaster recovery domains—social, built, economic, and environment.

As the NSW Government lead on reform initiatives for the DRFA, the Branch drives policy enhancements and aims to deliver improvements that support NSW delivery agencies, as well as improvements to councils and communities recovering from disasters. The team also provide secretariat support services for cross government decision making bodies. The team is responsible for assurance and oversight of the DRFA portfolio and regular reporting on status, risk and budget to facilitate evidence-based decision making and tracking and reporting of progress of recovery initiatives. These efforts support more centralised and effective decision-making for disaster recovery across NSW.

About the role

As Assistant Policy Officer, you'll support policy development through research, analysis, and reporting. You'll assist with preparing briefs, discussion papers, and meeting materials, helping to deliver policy initiatives that align with government priorities.

You'll coordinate stakeholder consultations and working groups, maintain documentation, and contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities. Your work will help ensure policy projects are well-informed, organised, and effectively implemented.

About You

You're eager to contribute to meaningful policy work that is focused on whole of government reform to make disaster recovery faster, simpler and more effective, and improving levels of government coordination.

You are organised, proactive and able to provide a range of project management and support services to help deliver multiple policy development activities concurrently.   

You have strong research and analysis skills, enabling you to contribute to policy development and to inform decision-making.

You are a clear communicator, team player, and your attention to detail and willingness to learn make you a valuable part of any policy team.  

Essential Requirements 

Tertiary qualification and/or relevant knowledge and experience. 

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

For more information read the full Role Description: Assistant Policy Officer

About the Agency
The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier's Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

• Flexible working practices
• Contemporary workspaces and technology
• Access to learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
• Workforce that values inclusion
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

To Apply

If excited by the information above, please submit an online application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: 11:59PM, Sunday 9 November 2025

Should you require further information about the role please contact Daniel Escobar, Senior Project Officer at 

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation. 

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to be made to the recruitment process (including alternate formats) please contact the Talent Team via and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment for.