Principal Policy Manager

Division: Anti Slavery Commission

Location:
Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150

Req ID: 77313

Principal Policy Manager

• Location – Sydney CBD and Parramatta (hybrid work arrangement)
• Employment type – Ongoing full-time, 35 hours per week
• Grade – Clerk Grade 11/12
• Salary – $149,739 pa - $173,174 pa plus employers' contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

This role will lead the Policy team within the Office of the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner (OASC), supporting the Commissioner by researching, analysing and developing policy advice and solutions to combat modern slavery.

What you'll do

As lead of the OASC's Policy team, you will identify gaps and opportunities in current policy settings related to modern slavery, and collaborate with key stakeholders (including people with lived experience of modern slavery) to design and implement initiatives to address these.

You will design processes to consult and engage with representatives of government agencies, business, civil society, unions and the survivor community on the OASC's policy proposals. You'll also work closely with other members of the OASC team to align policy goals and strategic priorities across our Office.

You'll research and draft submissions to a wide range of statutory, law reform and parliamentary processes related to modern slavery. You will prepare briefing notes and advice for the Commissioner on strategic policy issues, including social procurement, labour hire regulation, and training for frontline workers.

You will assist the Commissioner and the OASC to prepare for meetings with key stakeholders, public events, and parliamentary proceedings. You'll also work with the 1800 FREEDOM team to provide confidential support and assistance to survivors of modern slavery who contact our helpline.

You'll work as part of a small team and be required to manage the provision of high quality policy and law reform advice in a high-volume work environment, in line with the Commissioner's statutory functions as well as internal and external timelines.

What we're looking for

Requirement 1 – experience working on policy issues related to modern slavery and / or human rights, and strong knowledge of NSW legislation and policy relating to modern slavery.

Requirement 2 – Exceptional policy analysis and drafting skills.

Requirement 3 – Excellent communication skills, including trauma-informed and cross-cultural communication.

Requirement 4 – Experience working with vulnerable people and communities.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career

• Flexible, autonomous work environment

• Competitive pay and conditions

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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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.

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Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

• Targeted Question 1

Please describe an example of when you prepared a policy submission on a statutory, law reform or parliamentary process related to modern slavery and/or human rights? How did you identify the key policy issues, gaps or opportunities in the submission?

• Targeted Question 2

Describe your approach for presenting complex or technical information to varied stakeholders (including any stakeholders with lived experience or vulnerable populations)? What factors do you consider when developing and implementing your approach?

Applications close Friday, 26 September 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

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