AddressPolicy Officer - Policy & Strategy, SafeWork NSW
Grade: Clerk Grade 7/8
Salary range: $106,025 - $117,363 + superannuation and leave loading
Duration: Ongoing
Location: Parramatta or Gosford
Applications Close: Tuesday 14th May 2024 (9:59AM)
SafeWork NSW is the state's work, health and safety regulator. We work with the NSW community to reduce work related fatalities, serious injuries and illnesses and make it easier to do business safely. We focus on preventing harm and improving the health and safety landscape in NSW workplaces.
We are looking for a driven and passionate person wanting to work on policy and law reform in work, health and safety.
If you have an interest in public policy and are passionate about ensuring that all workers have a safe working environment so that they can come home safely, come and join us! You can help make a real difference for workers and also businesses in NSW!
If this sounds appealing to you, we welcome your application!
About the role
We are a strategic policy hub responsible for delivering law reform and strategic policy across the broad range of subject matter areas covered by SafeWork NSW at both State and National level.
Our Branch tackles complex challenges facing all workers and businesses across NSW and nationally, such as:
- New ways of working such as the Gig Economy, including in-home care services and delivery services.
- Key safety issues across a board range of industries from building and construction, agriculture to the health care sector. Including reducing the incidence of worker exposure to dangerous substances in the workplace, falls from heights and also aggression in the workplace.
- Issues faced by vulnerable workers and protecting this cohort.
- Psychological injury at workplaces, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.
About the Role - Policy Officer
The role of Policy Officer sits within the Work Health and Safety Policy team, Policy and Strategy branch of SafeWork NSW. Will generally be expected to come into the office once a week as a minimum, which is subject to change based on team needs or broader divisional and Departmental flexible work policies.
Let's talk about you! To be considered for this role, we are looking for:
- Strong research, critical thinking and analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- The ability to work in a high-volume environment and to quickly familiarise yourself with new subject matter
- Ability and/or experience in writing briefing notes, discussion papers and having input into the development of submissions to the Minister and Cabinet
- A collaborative nature and enjoys working in a team
So what's next?
Why not reach out to learn more about this opportunity by contacting Ben Halligan via ***************@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.
To start your journey towards becoming our Policy Officer, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).
Your cover letter should include your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills and experience.
Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $106,025 base plus superannuation
Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Tayla Gibbs via ***********@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.
Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
Closing Date: 14th May 2024 (9:59AM)
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The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.
You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.
We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team via ***********@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8***.
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