NSW Department of Planning and Environment Hiring for Policy Officer at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full Time

Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies.

• Ongoing Fulltime opportunity
• Based in Parramatta – regional location encouraged/Hybrid working supported
• Salary Package ranges from $97,933 to $108,202 + super

Heritage NSW is currently seeking to appoint a Policy Officer to provide strategic and operational policy advice.

About The Role

Heritage NSW works with communities to protect, celebrate and manage our incredible heritage across NSW. If you are keen to be a part of a high performing, multi-disciplinary team that helps conserve and protect the Aboriginal, built and archaeological heritage of NSW, then this is the job for you!

As a Policy Officer, you will contribute to the policy development process to develop, drive and deliver creative and effective policy solutions. You will coordinate and implement a range of project deliverables and support achievement of project objectives. You will support stakeholder consultation and engagement in policy and guideline development. Bringing proven and in depth understanding of complex policy issues in an operational context and an ability to recommend innovative solutions.

Knowledge And Experience

• Understanding of the contemporary public policy issues with the capacity to develop understanding of government and public administration, legislative processes and protocols and the complexities of policy debates.

For more information read the full Role Description: Policy Officer

For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

About Us

The Department of Planning and Environment’s (DPE) vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DPE supports various employee affinity groups, practice flexible working, offer job share and workplace adjustments.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

DPE strongly recommends all applicants who can be safely vaccinated for COVID-19, to be so.

Applications close Tuesday 8th August 2023 at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Sonia Limeburner via sonia.limeburner@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 0477 737 724

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:

• Provide alternative formats to apply
• Make adjustments to the recruitment process
• Offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

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