Policy Officer

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?

Working to protect the state's environment and heritage.

• Rare and exciting opportunity to work in the Strategic Policy and Cabinet branch
• Temporary opportunity to 30 June 2027 (with possibility to extend)
• Full-time role - 35 hours per week + FlexTime 
• Parramatta with flexible hybrid working supported
• Salary ranges from $115,817 to $130,667 + super + leave loading

The Strategic Policy and Cabinet Branch is looking to appoint a Policy Officer in the Cabinet team.

As a Policy Officer, you will be part of a close knit, supportive and highly skilled team responsible for delivering the DCCEEW Cabinet program and strategic Cabinet and related advice to Ministers, the Secretary and senior executives. You will have the opportunity to gain exposure to senior decision-makers and play a role in shaping policy, strategy and legislation across DCCEEW portfolios (Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Heritage and Water) and broader Government priority areas. In this role, you will:

• provide day-to-day coordination of policy initiatives, managing highly sensitive and confidential information with tight timeframes, while synthesizing complex information into clear, readable formats
• support the development and implementation of strategic policy advice, ensuring alignment with DCCEEW's priorities
• collaborate with and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support the delivery of the DCCEEW Cabinet program and facilitate DCCEEW engagement with the whole of Government decision-making processes
• contribute to engagement activities, processes and solutions that support the growth of Cabinet knowledge and abilities across DCCEEW.

About You

To be successful in this role you will enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-profile environment and will have:

• Demonstrated experience analysing and evaluating evidence-based public policy, legislation
• Good communication skills with the ability to tailor communications to a variety of audiences
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines, handling highly sensitive and confidential information
• Adaptability and resilience to operate effectively in a complex, sensitive and changing environment, with the ability to quickly understand new tasks or subject matter and respond effectively to shifting workloads and time-critical priorities
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across DCCEEW and beyond, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Understanding or experience of how government works, including Cabinet, legislative, policy and parliamentary processes

Essential Requirements

• Experience in delivering and coordinating advice on policy, programs or projects.  

For more information read the full Role Description:  Policy Officer

Who we are
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state's environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state's natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Please also note, to be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.

Applications close Thursday 27 November at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Denise Wilkie via or on

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.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

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