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About the Role

The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking a dynamic and experienced policy professional to lead policy and reform projects with a high level of autonomy. This role involves developing Cabinet submissions, supporting legislation passage, and advising on policy initiatives to achieve priority outcomes within the DPIRD portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Leading policy development focused on delivering Ministerial and Department priorities
• Operating with a high level of autonomy, responsible for leading policy and reform projects, working across DPIRD teams and with other agencies
• Developing Cabinet submissions in collaboration with subject matter experts and other agencies and supporting the passage of legislation through Parliament
• Developing and advising on policy initiatives and reform projects that deliver priority outcomes within the DPIRD portfolio
• Collaborating with various stakeholders, including industry representatives and government agencies, to influence and drive policy and reform agendas
• Engaging with executive, ministerial offices, and stakeholders to develop reforms and guide policies through Cabinet and Parliamentary processes
• Undertaking complex policy analysis
• Maintaining influential relationships
• Providing strategic advice to senior executive
• Supporting Cabinet and Legislative processes

Requirements

• Experience navigating Cabinet and Legislative processes and providing strategic advice to protect, support and develop primary industries and regional economies in NSW
• Strong background in policy and reform, with a particular focus on developing Cabinet submissions and supporting the passage of Legislation through Parliament
• Proven ability to establish and maintain influential relationships across government to ensure effective achievement of policy objectives
• Adept at maintaining alignment of policy and legislative settings with the government’s broader policy objectives
• Excels in balancing political drivers and imperatives with the diverse views and demands of stakeholders, as well as legislative and resource constraints
• Ability to produce effective and efficient policy for the DPIRD portfolio
• Work with a high level of autonomy to achieve strategic goals
• Strong communication skills enabling engagement and consultation with people from across the department, government and stakeholder groups
• Experience with developing Cabinet submissions and supporting the passage of Legislation
• Leadership of evidence-based public policy and/or strategic reform projects
• Ability to exercise judgment in providing detailed advice in the context of broad policy objectives
• Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills, including the ability to consult broadly and manage conflicting perspectives
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, meet deadlines and deliver high quality work
• People management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail
• Have a discussion with your Manager prior to submitting your EOI

Skills

• Policy development
• Cabinet submissions
• Legislative processes
• Strategic advice
• Stakeholder management
• Negotiation
• Project management
• Communication skills
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Attention to detail
• People management

Location

• NSW

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Principal

About the Company

• The role sits within the Legislation and Reform team at the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. This team drives legislative reform priorities and cross-cutting policy development for the department relating to Ministerial and Department priorities.
• The team sits within the Department’s central Policy, Reform and Evidence (PRE) Branch which leads cross-cutting policy and reform initiatives underpinned by robust data, analysis and evidence.
• PRE works with teams across the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development to protect, support and develop primary industries and regional economies by ensuring that government decisions are informed by evidence, expert advice and stakeholder views.