If you are a pro in coming up with innovative solutions to complex problems and in designing innovative policy, then we might have an opportunity for you! 

We are looking for talents exactly like you to join our highly desired Policy Officer Recruitment Pool. Successful applicants will be placed in a talent pool , we draw form this pool to fill opportunities that become vacant over the next 12 months. We also have a number of roles we are seeking to fill immediately. 

Sound like you? Then see below. 

Job Title: Expression of Interests (EOI) - Policy Officer

Job Grade / Classification: Environment Officer Class 7

Employment Type: Full Time, On-going

Location: Haymarket. Relocating to Parramatta late 2019 or early 2020. 

The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage aims to enrich life in NSW by helping the community to conserve and enjoy our environment and heritage. For more information go to www.environment.nsw.gov.au.

OEH’s Policy Division supports the Minister and OEH Executive by leading the development of strategic policy, influencing whole-of-government and national policy formation, and providing policy advice. 

Each Policy Officer prepares policy advice and does research and analysis to contribute to the review or development of policy or legislative and regulatory reforms.

A core part of the Policy Division function is to consider complex problems and design innovative policy solutions – your role in this may include:

• Consulting with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs

• Undertaking qualitative and quantitative research and analysis

• Thinking creatively to identify innovative solutions

• Collaborating with internal and external partners to identify options

• Preparing briefs, discussion papers, reports and submissions using a clear, plain English writing style

• Coordinating working groups, committees and stakeholder consultation using your strong organisational skills

Please read the following documents prior to preparing your application

• Role description

• Application Guide

• Applying for a role in the NSW public Sector

At the Planning and Environment Cluster, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our business and are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects the communities of NSW.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

This EOI is to establish a pool of candidates for future temporary and ongoing roles with similar focus capabilities. The Recruitment Pool may be available to hiring managers from DPE and other NSW Public Sector agencies over a 12-month period. 

Please provide a cover letter (maximum two pages) along with your resume detailing how you meet the focus capabilities and other essential requirements of the role. Please address why you are interested to this role in your cover letter. 

If it helps, focus capabilities for this role are:

• Manage self

• Communicate effectively

• Work collaboratively

• Think and solve problems

• Project management

Details of these focus capabilities can be found in the role description.

Applications Close: Monday 4 March 2019 at 11:59pm.

Should you require further information about the role please contact; Trish Harrup on (02) 9995 6964 or Trish.Harrup@environment.nsw.gov.au.

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