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• Lead policy development and analysis for land use projects
• Temporary full-time opportunity to June 2026
• Office location – Various NSW locations considered upon application
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $120,859.00 to $133,183.00 + super

What’s in it for me?

Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, diverse and fulfilling assignments, and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed.

The role

The Senior Policy and Project Officer will join a small multidisciplinary team to lead and undertake project work to enable the successful coordination and delivery of Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs). You will lead project workstreams to achieve milestones, coordinate resources, engage stakeholders and support the successful delivery of the ILUAs. Key responsibilities include preparing briefings, conducting research, and liaising with stakeholders to identify and address emerging issues.

This role will challenge you to deliver high-level policy advice within tight timeframes, integrate diverse policy inputs, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to implement reform programs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills to ensure effective policy development and implementation.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Policy and Project Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• High level of organisational skills with the ability to streamline processes, plan, co-ordinate and implement actions
• Knowledge of policy development and regulatory frameworks related to land and natural resource management.
• Strong research and analytical skills to support evidence-based decision-making and policy recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

Key knowledge and experience

• The ideal applicant will have experience in delivering complex projects or advising on critical decisions in a high-pressure environment.
• Broad understanding of land and natural resource issues and relevant policy and legislative framework.

About us

The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Join us

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.

Applications close Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 11:55PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Lisa Harvey at lisa.harvey@crownland.nsw.gov.au.

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.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. 

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guide to assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathways team for a yarn.