Senior Policy & Project Officer

Senior Policy & Project Officer

Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Senior Policy & Project Officer

Policy and Planning Team

- Location - Haymarket (CBD)
- Employment Type: Temporary Part-time (3 Days) - Talent pool Creation
- Salary - Clerk Grade 9/10 $120,859 - $133,183 pa plus employer's contribution to superannuation, annual leave loading

Your role

This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse array of projects. You will have the chance to develop, manage, and implement various policies and initiatives within and across Corrective Services NSW, all aimed at enhancing service delivery and support. You will be joining a highly focussed team,





who are innovative in their approach and very committed towards developing a safer community.

What you'll do

- Research and advise on complex policy issues, developing options aligned with Government directions.
- Engage stakeholders to identify solutions for effective policy decisions.
- Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of policy initiatives.
- Oversee project management, including monitoring plans, coordinating resources, and managing budgets.
- Support project team members in executing tasks and plans.
- Prepare project documents for stakeholders, including updates, policies, reports, and budgets.
- Assist in developing project management methodologies for Corrective Services NSW.

What we're looking for

- Knowledgeable in strategic policy development, implementation, and project management methodologies.

- Proven ability to conduct research and make evidence-based recommendations.
- Experienced project manager with excellent time management and organisational skills
- Strong persuasive communication and interpersonal skills,





with a track record of influencing stakeholders.

Essential Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience.

Please download the role description

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now' button.

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.

Want more information?

Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for Corrective Services NSW 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 the people and communities we work with. 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 a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close: Sunday, 10th November 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it's like to work for CSNSW, please contact the Hiring Manager, Nicole Robinson- Manager of Policy & Planning, via email: [email protected]

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 (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Tamara Duffy on 0482 665 139 or via [email protected]

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 CSNSW are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool will be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role.





We look forward to receiving your application.

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▶️ Senior Policy & Project Officer
🖊️ Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Haymarket