The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is looking for a Policy Officer to join our team
Benefits
1. Secure a rewarding ongoing role at Clerk Grade 7/8 level.
2. Salary range: $113,574 – $125,720 + super, commensurate with experience.
3. Enjoy genuinely flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
4. Collaborate in state-of-the-art offices designed for innovation and connection based in Sydney or Gosford
5. Access a wide range of wellbeing programs and resources to support your mental, physical, and emotional health.
6. Take advantage of excellent professional development and learning opportunities to help you thrive.
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to work in our State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) who regulates three statutory insurance schemes in NSW. This role sits more specifically in our Regulatory Strategy & Stewardship Directorate. The team works with other agencies and stakeholders to develop and implement changes to scheme design, incorporating all aspects of public policy development in a regulatory environment.
Understand more about SIRA – here.
Your responsibilities will include:
7. Conduct research and evaluate options to inform innovative scheme design solutions and support confident decision-making.
8. Provide end-to-end project support, from drafting discussion papers and briefs to managing submissions, that help shape policy and design outcomes.
9. Prepare and review design recommendations using best-practice methodologies to ensure alignment with strategic policy directions.
10. Coordinate stakeholder consultations, working groups, and committee meetings to foster collaboration and ensure successful design implementation.
11. Gather and analyse data to support reporting, evaluation, and continuous improvement of scheme design initiatives.
12. Identify emerging issues and risks, providing timely insights that support effective service delivery and strategic decision-making.
For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.
About you:
13. An analytical thinker who can think outside the box to solve complex problems.
14. A flexible worker who can adjust their capabilities to suit a variety of stakeholders.
15. Strong skills in research and writing with an attention to detail.
16. An ability to adapt and adjust capabilities to suit organisational needs and stakeholders.
17. A proactive person who can work independently to manage competing priorities with tight deadlines.
18. Have a good understanding of public policy including policy development, implementation and evaluation, ideally in the regulatory space.
19. Enjoy working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
If you want to be part of this forward thinking, innovative team that thrive in challenging the status quo, we would love to hear from you
Closing date: Monday 16th February 2026 [at 9.59am]
What we need from you:
To start your journey towards becoming our Policy Officer, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).
In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.
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talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing
and temporary opportunities.
For any enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please contact Emma Corke, Talent Acquisition Advisor on or
Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace:
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.
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