AddressCompany 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 - Sydney CBD with access to hybrid work arrangements
Temporary full-time opportunity (up to April 2025 with the possibility of extension)
Salary ranging from $139,787 to $161,663pa. Plus, employer contribution to superannuation (11%) and annual leave loading (17.5%)
Your role
Contribute to the delivery of complex projects within a broad ranging jurisdiction, and lead a small team that provides policy and executive services to the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)
What you'll do
You'll lead a policy team that provides strategic advice, prepares correspondence such as ministerial communications and briefing notes in response to Government requests, and contribute to the delivery of complex and sensitive projects that are of strategic or operational significance.
Work closely with the Tribunal's Executive Team to develop and implement of a range of policy initiatives.
Represent NCAT in meetings that involve key internal and external stakeholders, performing a strong advisory function both within and outside the organisation.
You will also provide high-level policy, planning and operational support to the Executive Director and NCAT executive team.
What we're looking for
Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of legislation relevant to Justice Portfolio, Government functions and the legislative process.
Experience in leading research and analysis of emerging trends and developing evidence-based strategies for issue resolution.
Proven track record of identifying and investigating urgent and emerging contentious issues.
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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 2 pages). During the online application process, you will be asked to provide a response to the following targeted question:
In this role you will be expected to provide expert advice to senior leadership and stakeholders within NCAT and externally. Please provide an example of when you have prepared expert advice to senior leadership and explain what steps you took to ensure the advice you provided was suitable to enable senior leadership to make an informed decision (maximum 500 word response)
Applications close 15th May 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 Amanda Curtin on 02 9307 6*** or at *************@ncat.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.
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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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