Policy Officer

EOI

- Expressions of Interest to join Hospitality & Racing, a division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
- Clerk Grade 7/8 with a salary range of $116,981 - $129,492 + super & leave loading
- Temporary role until April 2027 based in Sydney, NSW

About the role The Policy Officer coordinates and undertakes policy development, providing analysis and advice, to support Agency and/or Government policy initiatives and commitments.

Some of the key accountabilities of the role include –

- Provide a range of project management and support services, including preparation of discussion papers, briefs, reports and submissions, to contribute to the development and delivery of policy and program initiatives.
- Prepare and review policy advice to ensure alignment with policy directions.
- Undertake research and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to contribute to the achievement of policy outcomes.
- Undertake the evaluation of grants program invoices and supporting documents, including maintaining records to contribute to accurate, timely and compliant payment of program funds.

For any role specific questions, please reach out to Ben Halligan, Manager Racing Governance and Policy via [email protected]

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About You To be successful in this role, you will have –

- Knowledge of the machinery of Government, including Cabinet and legislative processes and ability to understand and interpret a wide variety of legislation in policy development, implementation and review.
- Experience working in a policy, program, project or government environment is highly regarded.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive working relationships across government and with external partners.
- Experience coordinating projects or policy initiatives from planning through to delivery.
- Experience undertaking policy research, analysis and developing evidence-based recommendations.




- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise and high-quality briefs, reports and policy advice.

Essential Requirements

- Appointment and ongoing assignment are subject to satisfactorily meeting pre-employment and ongoing probity screening to meet the integrity standards set out in section 14 of the Gaming and Liquor Administration Act 2007.

How to Apply!

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: Thursday, 30th July 2026 [10.00AM]

Recruitment Contact: Laura Steele, Talent Partner [email protected]

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving solid visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we

- Create social and economic opportunities for the state
- Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
- Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
- Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
- Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
- Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
- Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
- Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

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