Policy Officer

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

• Join the Office of the Secretary for a temporary full-time opportunity up to April 2027 (35 hours/5 days)
• Office location based in Parramatta or the Sydney CBD with flexible working supported
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $113574.00 to $125720.00 (Clerk Grade 7/8)

The role

This Policy Officer works in the heart of OSEC and is responsible for helping policy work move smoothly across the department and government digging into issues to make sense of emerging risks and turn complex information into clear practical advice for senior leaders and Ministers. Youll be trusted with keeping things organised from producing Cabinet advice coordinating submissions as they progress through the Cabinet process and supporting other wholeofdepartment actions.

You will be challenged with managing competing priorities in a fastmoving environment where issues can be politically sensitive. You will need to stay connected to stakeholders anticipate problems before they land and keep policy initiatives on track. Its a role that relies on curiosity adaptability and the ability to bring people together to shape solutions that work.

For more information read the full Role Description: Policy Officer

What you will bring to the role

• Strong problemsolving abilities to navigate complex challenges and adapt to evolving situations.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
• Maintains meticulous attention to detail amidst highvolume workloads ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.
• Skilled in translating complex information into clear actionable advice for senior executives and Ministers.
• Confident coordinating wholeofdepartment actions ensuring deadlines governance requirements and Cabinet processes are met.
• Able to quickly absorb new information and provide evidencebased insights in fastmoving or politically sensitive environments.

Join us

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.

Applications close Thursday 7 May 2026 at 12:00PM. Should you require further information about the role please contact Richard Weiley on .

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