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About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Policy Officer to join the Cabinet stream within the Cabinet and Parliamentary Services Team. You will have the opportunity to grow your professional career in an agile, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, add value, and make a positive impact in the Cabinet and Parliamentary Services Team! This fast-paced and dynamic team is the heart of the Portfolio Policy and Cabinet Division within the Department of Customer Service. We are looking for an experienced Senior Policy Officer with a focus on Cabinet who will contribute to complex projects, deliver strategic outcomes and inspire our team. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team passionate about providing accurate and timely Cabinet services and strategic policy advice for the Department. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career and gain experience in a role that will require you to work across the Department of Customer Service.

Responsibilities

Be part of a team providing high level advice and support to the executives, Secretary and the Ministers
Contribute to delivery of Cabinet outcomes and ensure delivery of high quality coordination, analysis and advice
Provide corporate support in the development and delivery of broader policy or project initiatives
Help train Departmental staff in understanding the Cabinet context and processes
Guide and mentor others in the team, help to ensure a strongly cohesive and collaborative team culture.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide accurate, clear and comprehensive advice in short time frames
Proven experience liaising and consulting with internal and external stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues, including with Ministerial Offices and Senior Executives
Ideally, experience with Cabinet services, previous experience working in policy development and analysis is also valued
Ability to think strategically, supported by highly tuned review and analysis skills to develop and implement practical solutions to complex matters
High attention to detail, well-developed organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a high-pressure, high-volume environment with tight deadlines to manage rapidly changing priorities and conflicting perspectives
Passion, enthusiasm, resilience, and energy to thrive in an agile and adaptive environment
A solid understanding of how government works or experience interpreting/implementing policies that support Government agencies.

Skills

Cabinet services
Policy development
Policy analysis
Strategic thinking
Review and analysis
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Stakeholder liaison
Stakeholder consultation

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Ongoing
full time
flexible working conditions available

Experience Level

Senior
Grade 9/10

Salary/Compensations

133,348 base plus superannuation

Benefits

Excellent career development and learning opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Fitness Passport (access to multiple gyms, fitness centres and pools across NSW)

About the Company

A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

Equal Opportunity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply
We are an inclusive employer that fully supports flexible working and values our people for their diverse ideas, backgrounds and skills. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the community we serve and welcome applications from everyone.
You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.
We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates, including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, including alternate formats or have questions about the support available, please contact Talent Operations on 02 8276 8130 or csrecruitment@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.