Principal Policy Officer
Location: McKell Office, Sydney, flexible working conditions (office presence 2-3 days per week required)
Grade: Clerk Grade 11/12
Salary Range: $149,739 - $173,174 + super
Employment type: 12-month temporary secondment opportunity available from February 2026 (possible extension or made ongoing
Portfolio Policy – Workers Compensation Reform, Portfolio Policy and Cabinet
About this role
* Are
you passionate about shaping policies and programs that
positively impact the lives of individuals and businesses in New
South Wales?
* Are
you a strategic and critical thinker, with strong organisational and
people management skills, and have experience working on and/or
leading strategic public policy projects?
About Us
The Workers Compensation Project team is a policy team within Portfolio Policy and Cabinet supporting the
introduction and implementation of government priority reforms, in consultation
with other agencies including the State Insurance Regulatory Authority and
Insurance and Care NSW.
This is a secondment opportunity to join our small, highly
skilled team providing strategic policy advice to Ministers, the DCS
Secretary and senior executives, including a Steering Committee. In
this role you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to senior
decision-makers and play a role in shaping policy, strategy and
legislation in the DCS Portfolio across a diverse range of issues.
About the role
Reporting to the Director, Workers Compensation Project,
Portfolio Policy and Cabinet, you will work with a small, highly skilled team
that is delivering high-profile, impactful legislation and other policy
initiatives.
In this role you will lead your team to:
* Collaborate
with and maintain strong working relationships with key internal and
external stakeholders.
* Research
and analyse policy issues to support evidence-based decision-making and
advice.
* Manage Ministerial briefings, cabinet submissions and policy and strategic advice to a Steering Committee.
* Support
a range of strategic policy projects and activities relating to the
workers compensation system including the preparation of discussion papers,
proposals for regulatory reform, and implementation.
About You
We are looking for someone with the following skills
and experience:
* 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
How to apply:
Apply with your up-to-date CV (5 pages max) and covering
letter or email, outlining how your skills and experience are relevant to
the temporary position and why you want to work with us.
For enquiries, please reach out to Pauline Kavanagh at
Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting
at $149,739 base plus superannuation
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Closing Date: Monday 16th February 10am
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