Engagement Officer, Pid, Clerk Grade 7/8, Public Interest Disclosures Unit

Come join our team to make a difference in the NSW public sector!

Vacancy: Engagement Officer, PID, Clerk Grade 7/8, Public Interest Disclosures Unit – Systems Oversight Branch
Location: Sydney CBD with hybrid and flexible working options.
Employment:  Ongoing, talent pool will be created
Salary Range: Up to $132,021 Package includes salary ($106,025 - $117,363), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the NSW Ombudsman

The NSW Ombudsman is an independent integrity agency that pursues fairness for the people of NSW. Through complaint handling, review, monitoring, investigation, advice, training and community education, we seek to improve the administration and delivery of public and community services in NSW.

We are currently looking for a diverse range of people who share our commitment to the Public Interest. We are looking for people who want to make a real difference by working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation.

We are building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. We seek people who will bring their whole self and their experiences to our work. We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experiences relevant to our work, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, First Nations people, and people from various culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

We encourage anyone from any diverse background to apply and join an organisation that makes a difference to the people of NSW.

The Role

The Engagement Officer, PID contributes to stakeholder engagement initiatives, such as the PID Community of Practice, which assist agencies and public officials understand and implement the Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022 (the PID Act), and which ensure the Ombudsman is meeting its functions under the PID Act. The PID Engagement Officer will help to build productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and will provide high level analysis back to the PID Unit about the issues facing stakeholders, and work collaboratively to develop strategies to address them. This will inform future programs of work across the PID Unit. 

The PID Engagement Officer will work to ensure that agencies are engaged with strategically and effectively to facilitate the provision of high quality and responsive information regarding the PID Act.

About you

• You understand the statutory functions and work of the NSW Ombudsman.
• You have a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• You have excellent communication skills, and the ability to communicate well with our diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare correspondence, reports, briefings and submissions.
• Ability to assist with the development and implementation of effective stakeholder engagement plans, initiatives and strategies.

What can we offer?

• Competitive salary and future growth opportunities within NSW Ombudsman
• Flexibility and the capacity to work in a hybrid way
• Work life balance with a 35-hour work week
• Close to public transport - office is adjacent to Town Hall Train Station
• Great team environment and culture
  

Notes:
Online applications must consist of:

• Covering letter (max 2 pages) highlighting your claims for the role and which role you are applying for.
• CV outlining your skills, knowledge, and experience as relevant to this role.
• The assessment process will be conducted by a standard panel assessment process.
• A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a pool of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles over the next 18 months.
• Short listed candidates will be subject to security and other vetting processes.
• Only applications that are submitted through iworkfor.nsw.gov.au will be accepted.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• All temporary roles may have the opportunity for ongoing employment.

 
Employment at the NSW Ombudsman is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and related vetting including, in part, a criminal records check; signed understanding and acceptance of a range of policies; two statutory declarations relating to conflicts of interest, arrests, charges, convictions and a health declaration. 

The NSW Ombudsman promotes a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTIQ+ people and people of all genders and people with disability. We support flexibility and all roles advertised on a full-time basis may be considered for part-time employment.

Additional Information is available at the following links.

Role Description
NSW Ombudsman Website

Closing date: Thursday 22 February 2024 11:59pm

Inquiries can be directed to Recruitment team via ***********@ombo.nsw.gov.au 

We provide adjustments including alternative formats to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternative formats) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Sheena on 02 9286 1*** or ***********@ombo.nsw.gov.au.