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Senior Policy Officer

Senior Policy Officer

Legal Aid NSWSydney Region-Sydney - Greater West, AU
30+ days ago
Salary
A$116,211.00–A$128,061.00 yearly
Job description

Senior Policy Officer-00009PMM

  • 1 x Ongoing Full Time position
  • Salary ranges from $116,211 to $128,061 plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
  • We have flexible work agreements in place which allows you to work from home and from the Parramatta office
  • We value the time you put into your work – Recognised through flex leave entitlements

About the Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, with nearly 100,000 employees across NSW in our schools and corporate offices. Our purpose is centred on the delivery of high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population.

For more information about the Department of Education, please visit .

About the role

The role sits in the National Policy Reform team and is responsible for developing and reviewing strategic national and state policy and advice for government and non-government schools and post-secondary education to ensure that the best possible outcomes are achieved for NSW. The role undertakes high level research, including the scoping of policy proposals and the development of policy options, which the Department can rely on for effective decision-making.

For further information please to view the role description.

Skills and Experience

Are you a driven, proactive, and upbeat professional eager to take on the responsibility of this newly created Senior Policy Officer role? If you are and possess the below skills, we’d love to hear from you!

  • High level organisational and time management skills, including the ability to prioritise workloads, work well under pressure, and organise own work to meet competing and tight deadlines.
  • The ability to easily develop and maintain positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
  • Keen to come into the role and take initiative and effect change.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the Department’s and upholding the and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.

    • Essential requirements of the role

  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education

    • Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements, including - hybrid / work from home arrangements
  • 35 hour working week
  • Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
  • Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays and leave conditions
  • Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth