Eoi - Senior Policy & Project Officer

Expression of Interest

Senior Policy & Projects Officer

• Location – Parramatta
• Employment type – Temporary Full-Time role up to 30 June 2024
• Grade/Salary – Grade ($120,859 to $133,183) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

For this recruitment we are encouraging applications from people that are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent because we are continuing to grow the diversity of our workforce. While all applications are welcome, once we have determined which candidates meet the pre-established standards of the role, we will select the candidate who is also of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community.

Your role

Develop and support the implementation of innovative policies and programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under the Closing the Gap (CTG) program of work. Provide specialist policy advice and high-level analysis on issues and strategies. Lead projects and work in partnership with the division’s key stakeholders, including the Department of Premier and Cabinet, and non-government service providers and advocacy groups including Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations and Aboriginal Communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part the Closing the Gap team in the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ)

What you’ll do

As part of the CTG team in ASU TAO, you will work on the development and implementation of a range of policies and projects, including state-wide policy frameworks.

This includes designing and delivering initiatives aimed at bail advocacy and supports, increasing the use of community-based sentences and improving bail systems.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a motivated high performer with experience in policy and project development and someone who:

• Can work collaboratively across teams to identify and deliver policy reform across a range of stakeholders with differing views.
• Can demonstrate leadership, take initiative and deliver results
• Has relevant tertiary qualifications, law, or criminology, or equivalent level experience.

Download the role description.

How to apply

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Monday 19 February 2024 at 11:59pm AEDT.

Got a question?

For more information about the role, please contact the hiring manager Megan Dudley on 0459 870 691 or at Megan.Dudley@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.