Policy Advisor

Sydney CBD

• New permanent full-time Policy Advisor position available at icare
• Hybrid/flexible working model & Sydney CBD location with harbour views
• Salary from $120k plus superannuation & company benefits on offer

 About the Role

This role sits within the 2nd Line of Defence Risk and Governance team and works to develop, review and update icare’s suite of enterprise Risk and Governance policies, frameworks and associated procedures, and guidance documents to ensure they are fit for purpose and enable a robust control framework.

The role collaborates closely with stakeholders from across the business in drafting content and through all stages of the review lifecycle to ensure documents are developed and applied in a way that achieves the intended purpose and that they support icare’s objectives and strategic direction.

Benefits

• A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
• Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities
• Our People Awards: On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• 17.5% annual leave loading

Duties

It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as Policy Advisor you will:

• Draft, review and update a wide range of enterprise risk and governance policies on a cyclical basis in line with icare’s Policy Governance Framework, and on an ad hoc basis as needed.
• Undertake research, analysis, and review of industry and government policy requirements to ensure compliance with all relevant obligations.
• Prepare expert and timely advice to inform and support relevant stakeholders including senior leaders about policy directions, obligations, and best practice.
• Collaborate with other icare business units and specialist areas within Risk and Governance to develop appropriately tailored policies for icare that are aligned to strategic objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, consultation and negotiation on policy issues applying best practice methodologies to identify and develop solutions and make recommendations.
• Develop and implement strategies for the monitoring and evaluation of policy initiatives to identify risks and issues, including the practical application and operational effectiveness of risk and governance frameworks and policies.
• Prepare high quality written reports / briefs to inform senior management, Group Executives and Board Directors about new, updated, or unchanged frameworks and policies as required.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a policy context responsible for drafting frameworks and policies and supporting processes, procedures and other guidance material.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk and compliance management in the government sector, financial services or insurance industries.
• Excellent writing skills including synthesising information concisely using plain English in a range of styles and formats for diverse audiences.
• Highly motivated and engaging individual with exceptional stakeholder management skills who will listen to, consult and work in close partnership with stakeholders.

 Culture

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.

About the Company

We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work. 

• For more information about icare visit our website
• icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
• We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.