Policy Officer

Position: Policy Officer
Location: Surry Hills, NSW
Contract: Until 25 Apr'25 (with possibility of extension)
Salary: $441.70/day + superOur esteemed State Government Client is on the lookout for a dedicated Policy Officer to join their dynamic team based in Surry Hills.Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis to contribute to policy development and decision making.
• Provide project management support by preparing documents such as discussion papers, briefs, and reports.
• Ensure policy advice aligns with organizational goals and objectives.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders and coordinate various meetings and consultations.
• Assist in data collation for reporting, monitoring, and evaluation purposes.
• Collaborate effectively within the team to enhance policy research and analysis.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

• A committed and innovative policy professional passionate about driving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to craft effective solutions to complex issues.
• Ideally possess experience in both policy analysis and project management.
• A supportive and collaborative team member committed to mutual development.

To Apply:In order to be considered applicants are required to hold an Australian Citizenship.If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW, or reach out to Ankita on 02 9200 3683.Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link - if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via . Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.