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About the Role
You will play a key role in shaping and driving workforce policy initiatives that support organisational priorities and contribute to a high-performing People & Culture function. Working in a dynamic environment, you will lead the development, review and implementation of people-related policies that deliver practical, contemporary and compliant workforce outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy professional to influence organisational outcomes, collaborate with stakeholders across the business, and contribute to meaningful workforce initiatives that support employees and leaders. We're seeking someone who can quickly establish themselves in the role, build strong relationships, and apply their policy expertise to deliver practical outcomes. You'll have the opportunity to provide expert advice, drive continuous improvement, and lead policy projects that make a tangible impact across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Research, analyse and review complex workforce policy issues, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Lead the development, implementation and review of People & Culture policies and related initiatives to support organisational and government objectives.
- Provide expert policy advice and guidance to stakeholders to support the consistent interpretation and application of policies.
- Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to inform policy development and drive effective implementation outcomes.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on policy effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement and ensure review schedules are maintained.
- Prepare high-quality briefs, reports, correspondence and other written materials to support decision-making and business needs.
- Manage multiple policy initiatives and projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to agreed standards, timeframes and objectives.
- Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, workforce trends, policy obligations and best practice to ensure contemporary and compliant policy solutions.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and reviewing complex workforce, HR or organisational policies in a large and complex environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify emerging issues and develop evidence-based policy solutions.
- Experience managing multiple competing priorities and delivering policy initiatives and projects within tight timeframes while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes and influence decision-making.
- Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing briefs, reports, policy documents and executive correspondence.
- Sound knowledge of workforce policy frameworks, relevant legislation, governance requirements and contemporary People & Culture practices.
- A customer-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering practical, high-quality outcomes and continuously improving services.
- Formal qualifications in human resources / project management/ policy development and/or relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and maintaining strong relationships and effective ways of working with colleagues and stakeholders.
Location
- Hybrid work arrangements available
Work Type
- Full-time
- Temporary role of up to 6 months
Experience Level
- Clerk Grade 9/10
Salary/Compensations
- $133,348 to $146,945 p.a.
Benefits
- Employer’s contribution to superannuation
- Leave loading
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous leave entitlements
- Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport
- Employee assistance program
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Salary packaging options
About the Company
- At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future.
- We accomplish this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards).
- NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact.
Equal Opportunity
- We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.