Senior Policy Adviser

Senior Policy Adviser

Here at CBCity 

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 21 key services incorporating childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. We are an Award-Winning Council that is regarded as a Leader in the Sector including the most innovative company for 2021 and most progressive Council in 2022. 

The role

Are you a dedicated policy professional looking for the next step in your career? 

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Policy Research and Development Team as a Senior Policy Adviser. If you like a challenge, enjoy thinking outside the box and are passionate about all things policy …then this job is for you!

Reporting to the Team Leader Policy Research and Development, the Senior Policy Adviser will play an important role in coordinating and facilitating key parts of the policy process, as well as undertaking research and advocacy. You will contribute to the development of key policy documents and projects, and work with stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.   

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Provide high level policy advice to the Executive Leadership Team, Senior Management Team, and other leaders.
• Manage and contribute to the development, delivery and implementation of policy projects and policy related documents.
• Research and analyse policy issues and contribute to advice, solutions, proposals and recommendations.
• Liaise, coordinate and collaborate with team members and leaders.
• Translate complex material into easy to understand language.
• Prepare submissions, reports, briefing notes, correspondence, presentations and other forms of written communication relevant to Council’s policy position.

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in policy or government relations.
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and implementing projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills with demonstrated experience engaging, collaborating and influencing key stakeholders to achieve optimal organisational outcomes. 
• Highly developed analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret complex information from numerous sources, prepare and present analysis and reports, and deal with challenges creatively.
• Proven capacity to develop and implement complex strategic initiatives, including the capability to plan, manage change, improve performance and project manage.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $108,201 (Grade I, Step 1) + 11% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

What’s on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Family friendly and flexible environment including regular work from home. 
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent Full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Sonia Crescitelli (Team Leader, Policy Research and Development) at ***************@cbcity.nsw.gov.au or on 9707 9569

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button below and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 10 March 2024

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.