Senior Policy and Project Officer

Senior Policy & Projects Officer

• Location – Parramatta 6PSQ/Hybrid
• Ongoing
• Clerk Grade 9/10 - $125,693 pa - $138,510 pa-  plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role 

The Senior Policy & Projects Officer will be responsible to provide project management, secretariat and policy analysis and advice. The Office of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner (OASC) supports the Commissioner’s efforts to advocate for and promote effective action to combat modern slavery in NSW.

The Commissioner:

• monitors the effectiveness of legislation and policies to combat and address modern slavery;
• identifies and provides assistance and support to victims of modern slavery;
• makes recommendations and provides information, advice, education and training to prevent and provide remedy for instances of modern slavery;
• raises community awareness of modern slavery;
• monitors reporting concerning risks of modern slavery in public procurement; and
• collaborates with business, civil society and the research sector.

What you’ll do 

You will work as part of a small integrated team and your day-to-day responsibilities will involve:

• Plan, manage and execute work received through the 1800 FREEDOM Hotline and the Anti-slavery public mailbox where requests for support and assistance are received

• Conduct intake calls using highly executed trauma informed interviewing skills
• Liaise and consult with government, non-government organisations and the private sector creating long-term positive working relationships

• Briefing the Commissioner and S9 Enquiry Team with analytical decision-making processes – verbally, in writing and via briefing notes
• Allocation of procurement, policy and legal requests coming through the public mailbox
• Prepare comprehensive written materials, including reports, guidelines, briefing notes, and correspondence, aligning with agency standards and government requirements.

What we’re looking for 

We are looking for a dynamic individual with proven judgment providing a high-level of organisational skills, able to manage, plan and prioritise, for the delivery of multiple complex work tasks within tight timeframes.

Demonstrated:

• experience in providing high level advice, including recommendations for program reform in line with the Commissioners mandates
• experience working collaboratively with government and non-government agencies
• experience with developing Briefing Notes, Project Briefs, Guidelines and using TRIM and infoShare for document management

• cultural competency skills and history of working with vulnerable people and communities

• high level of written and verbal communication skills coupled with the capability to build and maintain relationships with people with lived experience, stakeholders, Ministers and executive staff within government and non-government sector

• ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience in social welfare, project management, policy and planning

You have a can-do attitude, a team player with a real passion for customer service, developing and managing relationships.

You can work autonomously and are resilient and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Download the role description. 

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

While the Department of Communities and Justice offers a flexible or hybrid working arrangement some office work will be required and therefore to be considered for this role you would need to live in NSW or be relocating to NSW. 

Want more information?  Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

Applications close Friday 24th January 2025 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Kerry Cabrera, Executive Manager on kerry.cabrera@dcj.nsw.gov.au  or call 0448826018

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Raji Subramanian on 02 8688 7146 or via rajalakshmi.subramanian@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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