Program & Policy Officer

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Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Sydney
Categories: Project Support, Project Management, Project Integration Specialist, Project Officer, Program Manager, Project Manager, Analysis, Reporting

  • Ongoing, Full Time
  • Clerk Grade 7/8
  • Package up to $142,492 pa. Package includes salary range ($113,574 pa to $125,720 pa), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Greenacre - Hybrid working arrangement

About the role:      

This role will coordinate and develop policy and procedures, and provide analysis and advice, to support Fire Safety objectives.

Key accountabilities include and not limited to;

  • Provide analysis and advice on specifications, templates, quality control, risk management and compliance issues
  • Create and maintain a range of FRNSW policy and procedural guideline documents, including Fire Safety guidelines, technical information sheets, internal guidance material etc and templates for all the above
  • Provide high quality technical writing and editing services and manage review, approval and publishing across all publishing platforms
  • Provide advice and support on the appropriate use of content, style and presentation of information and the use of templates.

For more information on the role, and to view the full accountabilities please view the Role Description.

Essential Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

Should you require more information about this opportunity, please contact Damon Chamberlain, Senior Program & Policy Officer on 02 9742 7524 or Damon.chamberlain@fire.nsw.gov.au 

About us:

FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia. Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.  We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Visit our Careers Page to learn more about Fire and Rescue NSW.

What we can offer:

  • Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements 
  • Modern buildings and facilities
  • Activity based working environment
  • Free on-site gym and parking
  • Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
  • Study assistance for approved courses
  • Ongoing training and development

 Our commitment to diversity:

Great people come from all walks of life and at Fire and Rescue NSW we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.

We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.

If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au

How to apply:

To be considered for this role, please provide an up-to-date resume which details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Please answer the following two targeted questions. It is recommended you draft your responses in a Word document then paste into the required field in the online application.


1. Please describe your experience with publishing complex technical or regulatory information, such as guidelines or policies. How would you approach translating technical and/or legal information into a document published for a variety of audiences?

2. Please describe a project you have undertaken that required you to undertake extensive analysis or research. Describe your involvement and what you believe were your strengths in delivering that project.

Visit the PSC website for helpful information on writing your application: https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/writing-your-application

Applications close: Sunday 12 April 2026

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

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