Policy Manager

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a Policy Manager to join the Policy and Regulatory Reform team within a high-profile NSW government agency.

Exciting opportunity for a Policy Manager to join the Policy and Regulatory Reform team within a high-profile NSW government agency. The successful candidate will manage small agile teams of policy officers, to lead a range of policy projects, including the development of policy responses and regulatory reform proposals across the department.

This is an initial contract for 6-months, and will follow a hybrid/flexible work set up.

About the role:

• Drive and manage policy initiatives, as well as influencing other areas of Government toachieve the strategic objectives
• Provide expert policy advice and lead policy initiatives and matters
• Research, analyse and review complex policy issues, identifying emerging issues, developing evidence based options, and recommend solutions to resolve problems and mitigate risks
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating their engagement in, and contribution to, the identification and development of policy solutions and to inform policy decision making
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the development and implementatio of policies to identify issues and ensure the achievement of desired outcomes

About You:

• Significant experience in a policy role within government is essential.
• Ideally with previous experience working in large and complex environments within the government and public sector
• Demonstarted experience and skills in leading or mentoring teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in writing economic policies is an advantage