Senior Policy Officer

Ongoing full-time opportunity Role based in Parramatta/Sydney with flexible/hybrid working environment. Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 - $146,945 + super

Are you passionate about shaping impactful policy? We're looking for a skilled Senior Policy Officer to lead the development and implementation of initiatives that support agency and government priorities.

About The Role

As Senior Policy Officer, you’ll research and analyse complex policy issues, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide expert advice to support strategic decision-making. You’ll play a key role in ensuring policies are clearly understood and effectively implemented across the organisation.

You’ll manage stakeholder relationships, monitor policy outcomes, and guide junior staff to deliver high-quality work. Your ability to prepare clear, informative reports and briefs will support agency responses and government commitments.

About You

As a part of the Policy Review and Implementation team, you will have the opportunity to work on broad sweeping, whole of government reform that will have a meaningful impact on disaster impacted communities within NSW.

You have strong experience in policy or policy reform, development and implementation, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes. You’re confident working independently and making decisions that shape policy direction.

You are a clear communicator and collaborator, with a talent for building stakeholder engagement and translating complex issues into practical solutions. Your leadership and analytical skills make you a trusted contributor to policy success.

Essential Requirements

Experience in Cabinet processes will be highly regarded.

Tertiary qualification and/or relevant knowledge and experience.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

For more information read the full Role Description: Senior Policy Officer

About The Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

Flexible working practices Contemporary workspaces and technology Access to learning and development opportunities Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app) Workforce that values inclusion Competitive pay and conditions Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

To Apply

If excited by the information above, please submit an online application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close: 3:59PM, Monday 7 September 2026

Should you require further information about the role please contact Daniel Escobar, A/Manager Policy Review & Implementation at daniel.escobar@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

Looking for more information or assistance with applying?

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via talentacquisition@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0409 382 621 and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.