Department/Agency: Department of Communities and Justice
Location: Dubbo, NSW, AU, ****
Policy & Project Officer
Location – Any NSW Location (Flexible)
Employment type – Temporary full time for up to June **** with a possibility of extension
Salary - $116,981 - $129,492 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Your role
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to evidence-based strategic policy development, engage with diverse stakeholders, and ensure the voices of young people influence government decision-making.
Working within a collaborative and high-performing team, you will undertake research, provide policy advice, and support projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for children, young people and communities throughout NSW
What you'll do
Research, analyse and provide policy advice to support government priorities, informed decision-making and improved outcomes for children and young people.
Develop policy solutions and project outcomes by preparing briefs, reports and other documentation, while supporting the implementation and evaluation of policy initiatives.
Build strong stakeholder relationships by engaging with young people, government agencies and community organisations, coordinating consultations and identifying emerging issues and opportunities.
What we're looking for
Demonstrated experience undertaking policy research, analysis and development, including preparing high-quality briefs, reports and recommendations for decision-makers.
Robust written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage competing priorities,



meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Experience building productive relationships and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives and policy outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Thank you for your interest in this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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📌 Policy & Project Officer (Dubbo)
🏢 Nsw Department Of Communities And Justice
📍 Dubbo