The Cabinet OfficeSenior Associate PolicyYou. At the centre of big ideas.Are you a natural collaborator and strategic thinker with public policy expertise?Do you enjoy working across a diverse range of emerging and longer-term strategic priorities?Were looking for experienced professionals with experience in all stages of the policy process, to join our remarkable team.The Cabinet Office is seeking applications to fill an immediate temporary vacancy and to join our Clerk Grade 9/10 Talent Pool for the Social Policy & Intergovernmental Relations Group. This talent pool will be used to fill a mixture of ongoing and temporary opportunities as they arise.The temporary role, at grade 9/10, is based in Sydney.About the role and talent pool.Senior Associates carry out complex policy work to guide policy directions, support service delivery reforms or major initiatives, and offer well-researched, informed options by identifying emerging issues that senior leaders can rely on for effective decision-making.We currently have a temporary opportunity in the Intergovernmental Relations team, which is in the Health, Education and Intergovernmental Branch of the Social Policy & Intergovernmental Relations Group within TCO. We are also seeking experienced policy professionals to join our Clerk Grade 9/10 Talent Pool for the Social Policy & Intergovernmental Relations Group to fill a mixture of ongoing and temporary roles as they arise over the next 18 months. We are likely to have policy roles arising in communities and justice policy areas and Women NSW, among others, and encourage those with expertise in those policy areas to apply.To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.About the Social Policy & Intergovernmental Relations GroupThe Social Policy & Intergovernmental Relations Group consists of two branches the Health, Education and Intergovernmental Branch and the Communities, Justice and National Security Branch. The Health, Education and Intergovernmental Branch covers health, education, early childhood policy, skills and disability reform, and leads engagement with the Commonwealth and States & Territories. The branch supports the Premier in his role at the National Cabinet driving NSW priorities nationally. The immediate temporary opportunity is working in the Intergovernmental Relations team. The Senior Associate will provide high-level advice to the Premier and The Cabinet Office executives on important social policy and intergovernmental relations issues to deliver outcomes for the people of NSW.The Communities, Justice and National Security Branch covers social policy issues including Policing, Attorney General, Family & Community Services and the Department of Customer Service portfolios. It is focused on the priorities within and across these portfolios to support improved social policy outcomes for communities and vulnerable people. It is likely that there will be future opportunities arising in the communities and justice team, with a particular focus on justice policy.You. Our ideal candidate.Youre eager to make a difference to the communities of NSW, are solutions-focused, work well under pressure, and can adapt to competing demands and changing priorities.You will have appropriate tertiary qualifications or equivalent, relevant professional experience and training.You will have proven ability to take senior responsibility in leading a team, developing, coaching, and mentoring team members to achieve objectives related to public policy programs, state significant projects, and service delivery reform.You are experienced in developing, evaluating, and reporting on a range of approaches to support the Department in meeting its policy commitments and have strong ability to review Cabinet proposals and facilitate stakeholder consultations to assess the soundness and feasibility of initiatives.You will have strong critical thinking and analytical skills to prepare high-quality analysis on cross-portfolio and inter-governmental policy issues and the ability to ensure information is accurate, succinct, and effectively represents NSWs policy positions.You display stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills and have experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with other NSW and Commonwealth agencies, Ministers Offices, public sector bodies, private sector organisations, and key external stakeholders.You will possess the ability to conduct in-depth research into current and emerging trends, ensuring policy, service delivery reforms, or major initiatives are responsive to the current context.You are a strong project manager skilled in scoping, planning, stakeholder identification, resource allocation, and milestone reporting. You have experience in ensuring consistency with government objectives and effectively reporting on outcomes and evaluations.We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if youre not sure if you meet all the requirements, wed love to hear from you.About the DepartmentLeading 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. We lead policy, strategy and Integrity at the heart of government.Your career, your way.We are proud of our flexible working culture. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.At The Cabinet Office, you get access to:flexible working arrangementsinclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coachinggreat learning and development opportunities and professional networksemployee support servicesfitness and well-being programsstaff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.How to applyTo start your journey in becoming our new Senior Associate, Policy, youll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 2 pages).a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 1 page).You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact pct@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au.Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($125,693 - $138,510) plus employer''s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.Closing date: Friday 21 February 2025 (09:59AM)Learn moreFor enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Adam Mathias, Associate Director, Policy, Intergovernmental Relations on adam.mathias@tco.nsw.gov.au.To help us figure out if youre the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 68 weeks. A talent pool will be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.Our commitmentThe Cabinet Office acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past, present and future. 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.We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Associate Policy