Job description
Senior Policy Advisor
- Work with one of the leading NSW Government Agencies
- 5-month contract w/ potential extensions - flex work arrangement
- Provide expert policy advice and information
As the Senior Policy Officer you will manage and coordinate the development and implementation of a range of policy initiatives to contribute to the delivery of policy initiatives that support Agency and/or Government commitments.
Role Outline
Work with one of the top government agencies in Sydney!
- Initial 5-month contract with potential extensions
- Flex work arrangements with offices at Haymarket
- Provide expert policy advice and information
As the Senior Policy Officer you will manage and coordinate the development and implementation of a range of policy initiatives to contribute to the delivery of policy initiatives that support Agency and/or Government commitments.
Key accountabilities:
- Research, analyse and review complex policy issues, identifying emerging issues, developing evidence-based options, and recommended solutions to resolve problems and mitigate risks
- Provide expert policy advice and information to relevant stakeholders to facilitate the appropriate interpretation and implementation of policies and support Agency and/or Government policy initiatives
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating their engagement in, and contribution to, the identification and development of policy solutions and to inform policy decision-making
- Monitor, evaluate and report on the development and/or implementation of policies to identify issues and ensure the achievement of desired outcomes
- Mentor and guide policy officers and support staff, ensuring compliance with governance and quality requirements, to successfully deliver policy priorities and initiatives
- Prepare correspondence, written reports, publications, and briefs, that are informative and aligned with agency requirements, to respond to Agency and/or Government requests
- Provide support and coordination of the Branch's communications, human resources and procurement activity, including record maintenance and governance
Key challenges: - Delivering policy initiatives and projects to the required standards and timeframes, given the need to rapidly understand and integrate information and adapt in an often changing and unpredictable environment
- Maintaining an integrated view of the Branch's activity and other developments in associated regulatory issues
- Liaising and consulting effectively with stakeholders, internal and external to government on complex and sensitive issues
The successful applicants will have:- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including
Skills required for the role of Senior Police Officer: - Policy Analysis: Ability to research, analyze, and review complex policy issues, identifying emerging trends, and developing evidence-based solutions.
- Strategic Thinking: Capacity to provide expert policy advice and information, contributing to the interpretation and implementation of policies aligned with agency and government initiatives.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Skill in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate their engagement in policy development and decision-making processes.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Ability to monitor, evaluate, and report on policy development and implementation, ensuring desired outcomes are achieved and issues are identified and addressed.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Capacity to mentor and guide policy officers and support staff, ensuring compliance with governance requirements and successful delivery of policy priorities.
- Communication: Proficiency in preparing informative correspondence, reports, briefs, and publications aligned with agency requirements and government requests.
- Project Management: Capability to deliver policy initiatives and projects within required standards and timeframes, adapting to changing and unpredictable environments.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of associated regulatory issues, maintaining an integrated view of the Branch's activity and developments.
- Conflict Resolution: Skill in effectively liaising and consulting with stakeholders, both internal and external, on complex and sensitive issues.
- Administrative Support: Ability to provide support and coordination for communications, human resources, and procurement activities within the Branch, including record maintenance and governance compliance.
Benefits:- Excellent culture
- Flexible work environment
- Great location close to public transport
- Huge opportunities to grow within the company
Reference #264973 - Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Anita Brdjanovic on 02 9464 5797 or email [email protected] and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process please contact me on the above contact details.
