• Job Description

  Req#: req30871

  Assistant Policy Officer, Ongoing role, potentially multiple roles available. A talent pool will be created for future temporary and ongoing roles with us.

  • Location: Sydney, flexible working conditions available
  • Grade: 5/6
  • Salary Range: $93,295 - $102,941 p.a base salary
  • Employment Type: Ongoing

  The Office of the Secretary in the Department of Customer Service is looking for an Assistant Policy Officer to join our team! There is potential for multiple roles across three streams in the Cabinet and Parliamentary Services team. Those three streams are:

  Cabinet Stream

  Provides advice and Cabinet-related support services to the Secretary and Ministers on all Cabinet and subcommittee submissions & supports stakeholders to ensure DCS submissions are timely, of high quality, and align with DCS and Government priorities.

  Parliamentary Stream

  Provides advice and Parliamentary related support services to the Secretary and Ministers on Parliamentary matters & coordinates input and key deliverables from all areas of DCS to ensure timely delivery against critical Parliamentary timeframes.

  Strategic Support and Surge Stream

  Provides solutions on CPS related advice, engagement, communications, and reporting to support the Cabinet and Parliamentary Services objectives & provides surge capacity to cover workload across CPS.

  Benefits

  • Fantastic ongoing clerk grade 5/6 Opportunity.
  • Excellent career development and learning opportunities.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and regional NSW locations to apply.
  • Fitness Passport (access to multiple gyms, fitness centres and pools across NSW).

  About Us

  Cabinet and Parliamentary Services Team provides proactive advice and streamlined services to the Secretary of the Department of Customer Service and Ministers DCS supports on all Cabinet, Parliamentary and Ministerial matters.

  You will have the opportunity to grow your professional career in an agile, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, add value, and make a positive impact.

  This fast-paced and dynamic team is the heart of the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Customer Service.

  We are looking to fill four roles. The roles will contribute to delivering strategic outcomes and continuously improving our delivery of service to our stakeholders.

  You will be joining a friendly and supportive team passionate about providing accurate and timely Cabinet, Parliamentary and Ministerial support services and strategic policy advice for the Department.

  We are an inclusive employer that fully supports flexible working and values our people for their diverse ideas, backgrounds and skills. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the community we serve and welcome applications from everyone.

  This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career and gain experience and insights. Opportunities to fill these crucial roles don't come around often. Don't let this one pass you by!

  In this role you will:

  • Be part of a team providing high level advice and support to the executives, Secretary and the Ministers.
  • Contribute to delivery of Cabinet, Parliamentary and Ministerial outcomes and ensure delivery of high-quality coordination, analysis and advice.
  • Provide corporate support in the development and delivery of broader policy or project initiatives.
  • Help train departmental staff in understanding relevant context and processes.
  • Be part of a strongly cohesive and collaborative team culture.

  To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide accurate, clear and comprehensive advice in short time frames
  • Proven experience liaising and consulting with internal and external stakeholders
  • Highly tuned review and analysis skills to develop and implement practical solutions to complex matters
  • High attention to detail, well-developed organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to work in a high-pressure, high-volume environment with tight deadlines to manage rapidly changing priorities and conflicting perspectives
  • Passion, enthusiasm, resilience, and energy to thrive in an agile and adaptive environment

  How to Apply:

  Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.

  Your ability to take up this opportunity will be subject to the agreement of your manager to your release. Please obtain support from your line manager before submitting your application.
  

  Closing Date: 9.59am Monday 11, December 2023

  Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting at $93,295 base plus superannuation

  Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Chantelle Madden via Chantelle.Madden@customerservice.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: Monday 11, December 2023 at 9.59am

  Working at Department of Customer Service

  The Department of Customer Service (DCS) is a great place to work! Our values of accountability, trust, service, and integrity drive our initiatives and culture. We support innovative programs in areas as broad as digital government, consumer protection and major public works. We are an inclusive organisation that celebrates diversity and flexible work practices and believe our people are our greatest asset.

  Visit our Careers site to find out what it means to work for us.

  You Belong Here
  
  We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working.
  
  We have 8 million+ reasons to care and want our employees to represent the communities that we serve.
  
  You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.
  
  We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team via Chantelle.Madden@customerservice.nsw.gov.au or 02 9494 8351.

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• About the company

  The Government of New South Wales, also known as the NSW Government, is the Australian state democratic administrative authority of New South Wales.

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