Senior Policy Officer

• Full-time Temporary opportunity available up to 18 month term contract
• Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally, with a focus on Queanbeyan, Armidale, Dubbo and Coffs Harbour 
• Clerk Grade 9/10 Salary From $120,859 plus super and leave loading

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the role

The Senior Policy Officer provides strategic policy and legislative advice, undertaking complex research and analysis for policy development, coordination, implementation, and review. They identify emerging issues, develop evidence-based solutions, and offer expert advice to stakeholders for effective policy implementation. This role will have a focus on informing decision-making relating matters of Native Title and Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs).

The Legislation & Reform team develops and drives cross cutting policy priorities through Cabinet and legislative processes, providing policy leadership and engaging with key stakeholders across the NSW Government and externally.

About You 

To be successful in this role, our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Demonstrated experience in research, analysis and reviewing complex policy issues, identifying emerging issues, developing evidence-based options, and recommended solutions to resolve problems and mitigate risk.
• Understanding and ability to interpret complex policy and provide advice to relevant stakeholders to implement cross-departmental initiatives.
• Enable the development of policy and related documents through Cabinet and parliamentary processed preparing correspondence, written reports, publications and briefs.

Key Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of the machinery of Government, including Cabinet and legislative processes. 
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret a wide variety of legislation and expertise in policy development, implementation and review. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the Native Title Act 1993 and its application in practice is desirable.

 About Us

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions. 

The department brings together Agriculture & Biosecurity; Forestry & Fishing; Local Land Services; NSW Resources; Regional Development & Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service. We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW. 

The Policy, Reform and Evidence Branch leads cross cutting policy development for the Department, with expertise in complex policy and legislative reforms, regional development policy, data and evidence, and regional workforce attraction, development and retention policy and programs.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume (max. 2 pages) and brief cover letter (max. 1 page) that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description      

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Lauren Anderson on, Principal Policy Officer, Legislation & Reform on lauren.e.anderson@environment.nsw.gov.au. 

Closing Date: Sunday 20th October 2024 AT 11:55pm

Additional information:

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role will be required to undergo reference checks, National Police Check and Bankruptcy Check.  

Why work for Us?

We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in community. 

As part of our team, you will be able to: 

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy. 
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team. 
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you. 

 We are a young agency, but with that has come a personality that is dedicated, passionate, proactive, influential, and informed. We’re all about ‘having a crack’.