Policy Officer

NCOSS is looking for a Policy Officer with strong policy and research capabilities, who is dedicated to the eradication of poverty in NSW. 

NCOSS has several priorities that require additional capacity in the Policy and Advocacy team, with a particular focus on sector sustainability and government commissioning practices.   

You’ll be a great fit for the role if: 

• You have strong research and data analysis skills. 
• You have sharp problem-solving skills, and an ability to consult with various stakeholders. 
• You are a strong communicator, with the ability to absorb complex information and present it in simple, accessible language. 
• You have the ability to work well under pressure, balancing competing priorities and timeframes.  
• You are looking for an opportunity to further develop your research and policy development capabilities. 
• You share NCOSS’ vision of a NSW free from poverty and disadvantage, and want to be part of working towards that goal. 

This position is for full time (35 hours a week for a period of 12 months), but this is negotiable for the right candidate. The salary is $107,304 a year or $58.96 per hour + superannuation + leave loading. Generous leave provisions apply, including additional paid leave between Christmas and NY for days that aren’t gazetted public holidays. 

As a Public Benevolent Institution endorsed by the ATO as Fringe Benefit Tax Exempt, NCOSS also offers staff salary packaging. 

NCOSS’ offices are located in the Paul Ramsay Foundation’s NFP hub at heritage listed Yirranma Place, on that part of Gadigal Country also now known as Darlinghurst. We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements. 

NCOSS welcomes applications from people with the right skills and experience regardless of age, gender or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any of the grounds protected under NSW or Australian discrimination laws. We value diversity and we are inclusive. 

To apply, please send the following to ***********@ncoss.org.au: 

1. An up-to-date CV 
2. A letter of no more than two pages, describing why you’re the right person for the job, based on the Position Description and your knowledge, skills and experience. 

Applications close at 11:59pm (23:59) on Friday 8 March. 

If you have any questions about the job, please email Ben McAlpine, our Director, Policy & Advocacy at ***@ncoss.org.au and ask him to give you a call. 

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