Policy and Project Officer - Talent Pool
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Job no: 539216
Work type: Ongoing full-time, Temporary full-time
Location: All of NSW, Parramatta
Categories: Environmental Science, Natural and Physical Science, Advisory, Project Management, Project Support
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW?
Join the Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability Group and play a pivotal role in helping NSW address some of the most significant issues facing our state.
- Talent Pool Recruitment for Temporary and Ongoing opportunities. Possibility for conversion to ongoing for temporary roles
We are undertaking a talent pool recruitment to fill multiple ongoing and temporary Policy and Project Officer roles. We are looking for a diverse range of policy and/or project skills, experience and backgrounds and we’re keen to hear from you!
This is a terrific opportunity to take the next step in your career and contribute to the implementation of key strategic priorities of Government to deliver the energy transition in NSW, including the Consumer Energy Strategy.
Our Policy and Project Officer roles have a leading role in managing the development, implementation, monitoring, improvement and evaluation of key policies, programs and projects within NSW business, government and household sectors.
They are pivotal to ensuring our policies and projects are effective, innovative and meet priority objectives while demonstrating good value for public expenditure and achieving critical state outcomes.
About You
- Ability to achieve assigned policy and/or programs objectives within a high volume and evolving work environment.
- You will be confident in supporting complex and sensitive consultations with diverse stakeholders, within agreed timelines and varying expectations.
- Provide policy or project analysis and advice to support the development and delivery of strategic projects and initiatives.
- Manage policy and project plans or documentation to assist the team progress the project/policy and meet their delivery deadlines.
- You will have experience in advising and implementing the priorities of deadlines for delivery of policies, projects and/or elements of programs.
- Experience in delivering projects and ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, and to quality standards.
- Proven ability in influencing stakeholders to take action on delivering program/project outcomes.
- Experience in delivering successful outcomes within sustainability, climate change, resilience, adaptation and/or net zero emissions programs/policy is highly desirable.
Apply today! Build your career and make a difference in how New South Wales is responding to the challenges of climate change, the energy transition and sustainability.
For more information read the full Role Description: Policy and Project Officer
Our mission is to accelerate NSW’s transformation to a sustainable future with our work focused on delivering government reforms, economic development and critical services around:
- Accessing reliable, affordable and sustainable energy,
- Supporting a sustainable and climate resilient New South Wales including emissions reduction and
- Encouraging a circular economy to better manage our resources.
Part of the work the Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability Group delivers, the Consumer Energy Strategy, is one of the highest priority programs and will support households and small businesses in their role at the centre of NSW’s energy transition to net zero emissions, NSW Consumer Energy Strategy Summary. This talent pool recruitment will be used to help fill roles across this program to deliver these outcomes for NSW.
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.
It’s important for our work to reflect and speak to the diverse communities we serve. This includes reflecting that diversity within our inclusive and flexible workplace.
We actively encourage and welcome applications from all ages, genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying. Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
Our Diversity team can assist to:
- Provide alternative formats to apply
- Make adjustments to the recruitment process
- Offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks.
If you have a disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team at Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (reference 539216).
Talent Pool
A talent pool will be created through this recruitment process that lasts for 18 months. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for the next 18 months for a range of similar roles, including temporary or ongoing roles. We will be actively working to match you to roles within the office that suit your capabilities and interests.
Submit your application ONLY via the job ad platform which should include:
- An up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
- A cover letter that explains your alignment with the Key Knowledge, Experience and Essential Requirements outlined in the About you section and the role description (max 2 pages).
Applications close: 11:55pm Sunday 10 November 2024
Should you require further information about the nature of available roles please contact the workforce planning team via eccs.strategicdelivery@environment.nsw.gov.au (reference 539216).
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