* Lead icare’s policy initiatives
* 12 month Fixed Term Hire
* Hybrid based role (Kent Street, Sydney)
About the Role
The Head of Policy provides leadership, vision, direction and structure to the Policy team. In collaboration with the General Manager and Stakeholder Relations & Policy leadership team, the role contributes to the development of the Stakeholder Relations & Policy business plan. The role drives the execution of icare’s Strategic Priorities relating to: shaping icare’s policy position across all scheme related matters.
Benefits
* A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
* icare day – access to an extra day’s leave
* Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
* Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Duties
* Develop and lead a high performing policy team that has a clear vision, strategy, and plan for building the overall policy capability of icare.
* Drive the development and implementation of the policy programs for monitoring internal and external environment, predicting impacts on schemes of changes in stakeholder positions and policies, taking a confident and forthright approach to icare’s interests, and developing positions that will help to positively shape the industry. This role leads a team that supports policy matters across all schemes.
* Support the effective implementation of the enterprise-wide scheme policy frameworks and policies across the icare business.
* Provide information and advice to the General Manager Stakeholder Relations & Policy on the evaluation of policy to identify gaps and to strengthen controls.
* Undertake activities in order to stay up to date with industry matters, in order to be a thought-leader for industry policy.
* Support the business to identify policy gaps and weaknesses.
* Plan and oversee policy discussions, bringing relevant stakeholders together to form and agree on policy positions to strengthen and support icare’s interests.
* Research and provide input into the frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure they reflect industry best practice for a robust policy environment.
* Coach and guide business leaders to ensure they are suitably equipped to manage and control policy responses in their area of accountability and that a consistent approach to risk mitigation is adopted across the business and recommend improvements to business operations where necessary.
* Engage with and foster external relationships to ensure effective engagement with the icare business model.
* Develop relationships with business leaders to influence and foster a risk aware culture.
Skills & Experience
* 8+ years’ experience in a policy development related discipline within a commercially driven public sector environment, or an insurance or regulatory environment.
* Highly developed communication skills.
* Well-developed understanding of enterprise policy management.
* Extensive experience building rapport and influence at all levels of an organisation.
* Demonstrated ability to influence external stakeholders for the interests of the organization and broader industry.
* Developed understanding of business risk and mitigation strategies and assurance frameworks.
* A broad range of experience in risk or compliance assurance either in audit, compliance, or risk management.
Culture
We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply. We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.
About the Company
We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work.
* For more information about icare visit our website
* icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
* We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
* A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.
Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.