Department: Office of Registrar of Community Housing
Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice
Location: Burwood, NSW, AU, ****
Senior Policy Officer – New Business and Reform
Employment type – Temporary 12 months (with possibility of extension)
Salary – Clerk Grade Level 9/10 - $133,348 - $146,945 pa plus superannuation & annual leave loading
Your role
The purpose of this role is to work within the Registrar of Community Housing's Current Business and Reform team.
The role is policy and project-based and will assist in the implementation of a suite of reforms.
The role will be responsible for coordinating multiple policies and projects as a result of the recently passed Community Housing Providers (Adoption of the National Law) Bill **** (Bill).
What you'll do
As part of the (New Business and Reform team), you will be responsible for the implementation of the Bill.
You'll lead in establishing policies and processes that support the Registrar's functions under the Bill, including the establishment and ongoing management of the NSW Affordable Housing Register of Dwellings, the Affordable Housing Managers regulatory system, information sharing arrangements with key stakeholders and communications with key stakeholders.
You'll be part of a team developing high quality regulatory policy and best practice to drive reform and directly contribute to better outcomes for individuals, families, groups and communities with regard to the community housing sector.
You'll work as part of the New Business and Reform Team under the Principal Compliance Officer – New Business and Reform.
The role is a hybrid role in accordance with the DCJ Flexible Work Policy, offering 50% work from office and 50% work from home.
What we're looking for
An independent and innovative thinker
Able to lead change and deliver the objectives of reform
Able to demonstrate advanced written and oral communication skills




Able to understand and distil complex legal and legislative concepts into plain English
Project coordination and management skills
Knowledge of the community housing sector and community housing legislation
Experience engaging with stakeholders
Problem solving skills and ability to manage nuance
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.
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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.
Applications close 20 September **** at 11:59pm AEST.
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 Meryl Georges on ********* or via ******
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.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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