Senior Policy Officer

Senior Policy Officer

• Location: Parramatta with access to hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum of three days per week in the office
• Full time temporary opportunity for up to 12 months (35 hours per week)
• Salary from $129,464 to $142,665 pa. + super and annual leave loading

This is a targeted recruitment. While all applicants are welcome, preference will be given to candidates who meet the established standards of the role and are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait islander descent. This is because the Department acknowledges this lived experience contributes a perspective valuable to our work with this community. 

Your role

The Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) leads the delivery and growth of Aboriginal housing across New South Wales. Committed to self-determination and strong community partnership, the AHO works to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have access to safe, affordable and quality housing, while creating meaningful employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal communities.

The role is to coordinate and undertake the development and implementation of a range of policy initiatives working alongside Aboriginal Community Housing Providers (ACHPs) to strengthen the sector and deliver better outcomes for the Aboriginal community.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will work in close partnership with Aboriginal communities to shape and strengthen housing policy and reform initiatives.

You will:

• Lead and contribute to cross-agency policy development and reform initiatives.
• Develop new policies, guidelines and frameworks to support strategic priorities.
• Review and enhance existing policies and frameworks to support delivery of the AHO’s Strong Family, Strong Communities strategy.
• Prepare high-quality project and policy documentation, including briefs, discussion papers, reports, status updates and budget information to support informed decision-making.
• Provide timely, evidence-based policy advice that contributes to improved outcomes for Aboriginal people.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver sustainable, community informed outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with community and/or within the housing sector will be highly regarded.
• A proactive self-starter who exercises sound judgement and makes balanced, well-informed decisions.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Proven policy experience, including research, analysis, and development of policy advice.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the preparation of high-quality briefs, reports, and correspondence.
• Knowledge and experience working in the housing sector or with Aboriginal Community control organisations.

Download the role description.

For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people

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 the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) 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 children, adults, families and communities. 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. You will need to attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum five pages) and a cover letter (maximum three pages) with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role and answer the targeted question below: 

• In 500 words or less, describe your policy experience and experience in Aboriginal housing, including an example of research, analysis and stakeholder engagement.

Applications close Sunday 28th June at 11.59 PM AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Karen Fischer [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 Stephanie Hughes on 02 8688 0027 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 DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

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

For more information visit Applying for DCJ jobs on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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