Senior Program & Policy Officer at Fire and Rescue NSW | AU | Rezi

Senior Program & Policy Officer at Fire and Rescue NSW

Senior Program & Policy Officer

Fire and Rescue NSW · AU

2 weeks ago

Senior Program & Policy Officer

Fire and Rescue NSW · AU

15 days ago
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About the Role

Working as part of the Capability Program & Policy Team, you will manage and coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of operational programs and policies. You will play a key role in supporting Strategic Capability objectives through research, stakeholder engagement, policy development, project support, and the preparation of high-quality documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of operational programs and policies.
  • Support Strategic Capability objectives through research, stakeholder engagement, policy development, project support, and the preparation of high-quality documentation.

Requirements

  • Experience in policy development, program management, project coordination, or a related discipline.
  • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide practical recommendations.
  • Exceptional written communication skills, including experience preparing reports, policies, briefings, and executive-level documentation.
  • Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders across a diverse organisation.
  • Knowledge of governance, risk management, and project management principles.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Tertiary qualifications in related technical and/or management field or equivalent experience.

Skills

  • Policy development
  • Program management
  • Project coordination
  • Analytical skills
  • Research skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Written communication skills
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Relationship building
  • Influencing skills
  • Governance principles
  • Risk management principles
  • Project management principles
  • Organisational skills
  • Time management

Location

  • Greenacre
  • Orchard Hills
  • Olympic Park
  • Alexandria

Work Type

  • Full Time
  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • Clerk Grade 9/10

Education Level

  • Tertiary qualifications in related technical and/or management field or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

  • Up to $166,549 pa (includes salary range $133,348 pa to $146,945 pa, plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

Benefits

  • Work-life balance and flexible working arrangements
  • Modern buildings and facilities
  • Activity based working environment
  • Free on-site gym and parking
  • Partnership with Fitness Passport for ongoing staff and their families to access more than 390 gyms and pools at a discounted rate
  • Study assistance for approved courses
  • Ongoing training and development

About the Company

  • FRNSW is one of the world’s largest urban fire and rescue services and is the busiest in Australia.
  • Our overriding purpose is to enhance community safety, quality of life, and confidence by minimising the impact of hazards and emergency incidents on the people, property, environment and economy of NSW.
  • We are prepared for anything – helping anyone, anywhere, anytime.

Equal Opportunity

  • Fire and Rescue NSW is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce which reflects the community we serve.
  • We welcome people with diverse experience, skills and backgrounds, and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals who identify as LGBTIQ, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all ages.
  • If you are a person with disability and require specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the FRNSW Talent Acquisition Team by email at recruitment@fire.nsw.gov.au.