Policy And Project Officer

Company description:

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Job description:

Location - Parramatta with access to hybrid work arrangements.

Ongoing full-time opportunity.

Salary ranging from $106,025 to $117,363pa. Plus, employer contribution to superannuation (11%) and annual leave loading (17.5%)

Your role

Opportunity for a committed policy professional to work on a range of operational policy initiatives aimed at improving operation of the Victims Support Scheme and other projects which support victims in the criminal justice system.

What you'll do

As part of Victims Services, you will support the development and implementation of a range of Policy and program initiatives in line with Government objectives and provide policy support to the Commissioner of Victims' Rights, Senior Executives and the Minister.

You'll prepare a range of documents such as complex briefings, and reports, engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, undertake research and analysis, and contribute to service delivery in a operational policy context.

You will also use your critical thinking and contract management skills to deliver projects and initiatives that support Victims Services.

What we're looking for

Appropriate qualifications in a relevant discipline or relevant or equivalent experience.

You will have high level communication and analytical ability with strong policy acumen, be a strong team player and excellent collaborator, while able to prepare complex and sensitive briefings, reports and materials, sometimes working under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

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We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

· A challenging and rewarding career

· Flexible, autonomous work environment

· Competitive pay and conditions

· Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

· Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters.

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It's work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia's top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page).

During the online application process, you will be asked to provide a response to the following targeted questions:

Describe a situation where you had to meet with a difficult stakeholder. What steps did you take in planning for the meeting? What was the outcome of the meeting? (maximum 500 words)

Describe a time when you were asked to turn around a complex policy brief or advice within a short timeframe? What steps did you take and how did you ensure the briefing or advice was accurate and robust? (maximum 500 words)

Applications close 28th April 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Wayne Wormald on 02 8688 0*** or at *************@dcj.nsw.gov.au

If you've got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please call Dean on 02 9765 3*** or email the recruiter

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

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

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