Senior Policy Advisor

Senior Policy Advisor

• Work with one of the leading NSW Government Agencies
• 5-month contract w/ potential extensions - flex work arrangement
• Provide expert policy advice and information

As the Senior Policy Officer you will manage and coordinate the development and implementation of a range of policy initiatives to contribute to the delivery of policy initiatives that support Agency and/or Government commitments.

Role Outline

Work with one of the top government agencies in Sydney!

• Initial 5-month contract with potential extensions
• Flex work arrangements with offices at Haymarket
• Provide expert policy advice and information

As the Senior Policy Officer you will manage and coordinate the development and implementation of a range of policy initiatives to contribute to the delivery of policy initiatives that support Agency and/or Government commitments.

Key accountabilities:

• Research, analyse and review complex policy issues, identifying emerging issues, developing evidence-based options, and recommended solutions to resolve problems and mitigate risks
• Provide expert policy advice and information to relevant stakeholders to facilitate the appropriate interpretation and implementation of policies and support Agency and/or Government policy initiatives
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating their engagement in, and contribution to, the identification and development of policy solutions and to inform policy decision-making
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the development and/or implementation of policies to identify issues and ensure the achievement of desired outcomes
• Mentor and guide policy officers and support staff, ensuring compliance with governance and quality requirements, to successfully deliver policy priorities and initiatives
• Prepare correspondence, written reports, publications, and briefs, that are informative and aligned with agency requirements, to respond to Agency and/or Government requests
• Provide support and coordination of the Branch's communications, human resources and procurement activity, including record maintenance and governance

  Key challenges:

• Delivering policy initiatives and projects to the required standards and timeframes, given the need to rapidly understand and integrate information and adapt in an often changing and unpredictable environment
• Maintaining an integrated view of the Branch's activity and other developments in associated regulatory issues
• Liaising and consulting effectively with stakeholders, internal and external to government on complex and sensitive issues

  The successful applicants will have:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, including
    Skills required for the role of Senior Police Officer:
  • Policy Analysis: Ability to research, analyze, and review complex policy issues, identifying emerging trends, and developing evidence-based solutions.
  • Strategic Thinking: Capacity to provide expert policy advice and information, contributing to the interpretation and implementation of policies aligned with agency and government initiatives.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Skill in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate their engagement in policy development and decision-making processes.
  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Ability to monitor, evaluate, and report on policy development and implementation, ensuring desired outcomes are achieved and issues are identified and addressed.
  • Leadership and Mentorship: Capacity to mentor and guide policy officers and support staff, ensuring compliance with governance requirements and successful delivery of policy priorities.
  • Communication: Proficiency in preparing informative correspondence, reports, briefs, and publications aligned with agency requirements and government requests.
  • Project Management: Capability to deliver policy initiatives and projects within required standards and timeframes, adapting to changing and unpredictable environments.
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of associated regulatory issues, maintaining an integrated view of the Branch's activity and developments.
  • Conflict Resolution: Skill in effectively liaising and consulting with stakeholders, both internal and external, on complex and sensitive issues.
  • Administrative Support: Ability to provide support and coordination for communications, human resources, and procurement activities within the Branch, including record maintenance and governance compliance.
  Benefits:
  • Excellent culture
  • Flexible work environment
  • Great location close to public transport
  • Huge opportunities to grow within the company
  Please note to be considered for the role all candidates must have full Australian working rights.

  Reference #264973

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Anita Brdjanovic on 02 9464 5*** or email ***********@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process please contact me on the above contact details.