Policy and Reporting Officer
- Grade: Clerk Grade 7/8
- Salary range: $113,574 - $125,720 per annum plus superannuation
- Duration: Ongoing – 2 x roles
- Location: Sydney/Parramatta/Gosford/Newcastle - Flexible
- Applications Close: Thursday 16th October 2025 – 9:59am
About the role
As a Policy and Reporting Officer within the Strategy, Planning, Programs and Evaluation team at SafeWork NSW, you will contribute to the development and delivery of strategic planning, reporting and evaluation activities that support SafeWork’s role as a transparent, accountable and responsive work health and safety regulator.
You’ll work closely with senior officers and stakeholders across the organisation to support the implementation of business plans, regulatory reporting, and program evaluation frameworks.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, collaborative environment and is passionate about using data and insights to inform policy and improve public sector outcomes
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead (with guidance) and support the development, coordination and drafting of corporate and statutory reporting, including the Annual Report and regulatory performance updates.
- Lead (with guidance) and assist in the development, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of strategies and business plans, in line with organisational frameworks.
- Source, analyse and interpret data to support reporting, performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
- Draft clear, concise and engaging reports and briefing materials that communicate progress and impact.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic goals and regulatory obligations.
- Contribute to project planning and delivery, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
- Support the team’s commitment to innovation, capability building and customer-focused service delivery.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Motivated and proactive team player with strong communication and project coordination skills.
- Has experience in sourcing and analysing data and translating it into meaningful insights.
- Confidence in writing reports and documents that are clear, engaging and tailored to diverse audiences.
- Brings a customer-centric mindset and a commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Adaptable, inclusive and eager to grow your skills in a supportive team environment.
- Moderate to advanced Excel skills are desirable, but not essential.
If you are an experienced professional with these attributes, we want to hear from you!
What we need from you:
To start your journey towards joining us, 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.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.
For any questions regarding this role, please contact Kate Mcginniskin on email at Kate.Mcginniskin@safework.nsw.gov.au or phone 02 4321 5140.
Salary Grade 7/8, with the base salary for this role starting at $113,574 base plus superannuation
Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Hannah Harget via hannah.harget@safework.nsw.gov.au.
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.
Closing Date: Thursday 16th October 2025 - 9:59am
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We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact hannah.harget@safework.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351.
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