The Cabinet Office
Associate Director, Policy
The Cabinet Office
Excellent opportunities for legal policy and social policy professionals
Multiple ongoing, temporary and talent pool Clerk Grade ***** opportunities ($149,739 - $173,174 per annum) available in Martin Place, Sydney CBD, with flexible work options.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
About the Role
TCO has three policy groups - Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations (SPIR), Energy, Environment and Evidence (EEE), and Economic, Housing and Infrastructure Policy (EHIP).
This recruitment round will be for SPIR and focused on individuals with experience in social policy and/or legal policy (legal qualifications preferred).
As an
Associate Director, Policy
you will lead policy and reform initiatives, manage teams and projects, balance competing priorities and provide clear and impactful advice to senior executives, Ministers' offices and the Premier.
This is a senior policy role at the centre of government, offering exposure to high-level issues and the opportunity to contribute to decisions with statewide impact.
Successful applicants may be placed directly into roles or included in a talent pool for future opportunities.
If
talent pooled, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.
To learn more about the role please review the
Role Description.
The role requires several focus capabilities.
For more detail please see the
NSW Public Sector Capability Framework
.
We're Looking For
Individuals who have experience in legislative and justice matters (legal qualifications preferred) and/or other social policy areas.
This includes:
justice
criminal and civil law
national/state security
counter-terrorism
health, education, community services, disability
intergovernmental relations.
Key required capabilities, qualifications and
experience include:
Policy Leadership:




Extensive experience leading complex policy development or reform
Qualifications & Expertise:
Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.
For applicants interested in legal policy roles, legal qualifications and strong legal experience will be highly regarded.
Project & People Management:
Demonstrated capability managing teams, priorities and projects in fast‐paced environments.
Strategic Analysis:
Proven ability to deliver high‐quality, evidence‐based advice on complex and sensitive issues
Stakeholder Engagement:
Substantial experience working with senior stakeholders either within government (e.g. senior executives and ministerial offices) or in an equivalent and complex context outside government.
Integrity:
Experience working in a highly ethical and qualified environment, with sound understanding (or ability to quickly develop a sound understanding understanding) of legislative and policy frameworks.
The Selection Process
The selection process will include a written task, a presentation and a formal panel interview.
You can request
reasonable adjustments
at any stage by contacting
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.
If
you are unsure whether an adjustment would be helpful, you are encouraged to get in touch for a confidential discussion.
We are committed to providing information in accessible formats.
If you need information in an alternative format (for example, large print, accessible Word, or Easy English), please contact
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.
Why Join Us?
Flexible Working:
Broad range of flexible working arrangements




Career Development:
Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
Work-Life Balance:
Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
Wellbeing Support:
Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
Inclusive Culture:
Staff-led networks including the Disability Employee Network, Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
A
resume
detailing relevant policy knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 3 pages)
A
cover letter
demonstrating how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities of the role.
The cover letter should indicate whether you are interested in social policy or legal policy roles (maximum 1 page)
Closing date:
Friday,
10 April **** (9:59 AM)
Salary:
Classification Clerk Grade *****.
Package includes base salary ($149,739 - $173,174) plus superannuation
(12%)
and leave loading.
Contact:
Dana Sultana, Talent Partner via
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About The Cabinet Office
Leading policy, strategy and integrity from the heart of government
The Cabinet Office (TCO) enables robust Cabinet decision-making by ensuring policies and proposals submitted for consideration are of the highest quality and in line with government priorities.
Learn more
about the department
and a
career at The Cabinet Office.
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The Cabinet Office acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live.
We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present.
We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

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