Policy Officer
Policy Officer
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Job Description
Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW
Together we create thriving environments communities and economies.
- Temporary full-time opportunity up to 12 months with possibility of conversion to ongoing
- Office location Parramatta & Sydney
- Salary relative to experience and ranges from $101850 to $112530 super
The Conservation Programs Heritage and Regulation Group (CPHR) is a part of the NSW Department of Climate Change Energy the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
The Office of the Deputy Secretary is currently seeking to temporarily appoint a Policy Officer with possibility of conversation to ongoing. The role provides a key point of coordination across CPHR to coordinate and manage Deputy Secretary approvals including Ministerial Cabinet and Parliamentary briefings to ensure that the Deputy Secretary has the information required to make informed and timely decisions.
About You
To be successful in this role you must have:
- Experience in providing high level coordination services to manage requests for information from senior executives Ministers Offices other parts of the agency other government agencies and the public and coordinate timely informed and well-constructed responses.
- Ability to review and deliver high quality advice such as briefing notes submissions reports meeting papers Ministerial Cabinet and Parliamentary products to meet required quality and accuracy standards and timeframes.
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to express information clearly and succinctly.
- Ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with proven capacity to work collaboratively and manage and prioritise workflow
Essential Requirements
- Understanding of the machinery of Government and the policy process or demonstrated ability to acquire knowledge quickly.
For more information read the full Role Description:Policy Officer
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Who we are
DCCEEW conserves and protects the states natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.
DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state to support the environment communities and industry.
We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.
Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) & BCTs Private Land Conservation (PLC) Programs
All new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family members) participation to ensure potential conflicts are managed appropriately. In some circumstances this may require divestment of the interest.
The BCT also has restrictions on staff participation in its funded PLC programs. No additional funding beyond that already agreed to by the BCT may be sought or approved during time as a BCT employee or for a 12-month period following termination of employment.
The Department is committed to protecting the public interest and public trust in the exercise of its functions. These values together with transparency and accountability are integral to the administration of the BOS and PLC programs.
If you (or a close family member) participate in the BOS scheme or already hold a funded agreement with the BCT and require further information before submitting your application please contact the hiring manager. The BOS protocol is availablepubliclyhere.
To Apply
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter (2 page maximum) expressing your interest and suitability for the role.
Applications close Wednesday 25 June 2025.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Christina Luong at or on.
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 (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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Description
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
