Policy Officer at myCareer - NSW Government

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

122297.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy analysis, Systems thinking, Regulatory capability, Stakeholder engagement, Research, Analytical capabilities, Written communication, Verbal communication, Policy development, Implementation, Project management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Bring your policy analysis and systems thinking skills to the Energy Security Safeguard to make an impact for the people of NSW Be part of transformational projects that drive better energy outcomes for the future Advance your career working with a highly skilled and motivated team in a small, independent agency Central Sydney location, with flexible working options Permanent Ongoing Full-Time position About the role IPART is looking for a Policy Officer to join the Energy Security Safeguard team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in implementing the Energy Security Safeguard schemes. IPART’s Safeguard team is responsible for a range of regulatory functions for the Energy Savings Scheme and the Peak Demand Reduction Scheme. Importantly, these functions ensure that the schemes are sustainable, operate with integrity and are properly incentivising genuine energy savings and peak demand reduction activities. Find out more here. We are a diverse and dynamic team, committed to the continuous improvement of our regulatory capability. We will support your learning and development as we work to respond to the changing energy and regulatory landscape. As the Policy Officer in the team, you will: Analyse and review policy issues and their impacts for the implementation of Safeguard projects. Collaborate with staff across IPART and other government departments to solve policy issues as they arise. Contribute to stakeholder engagement to support consultation and implementation of the Safeguard schemes. Undertake research and analysis to inform decision making and prepare briefings for the Scheme Administrator/Regulator. About you To be successful in this role, you will be proactive and thrive on the timely delivery of outcomes. You will have experience in policy development and implementation, along with a sound understanding of stakeholder engagement methods. You will be motivated to learn, able to adapt quickly to changing work priorities, and enjoy contributing to a team through a collaborative approach to your work. It is essential you have effective written and verbal communication skills, supported by strong research and analytical capabilities. The salary range for this role is $113,100 - $122,297 per annum, plus superannuation and annual leave loading. You can read the role description here. About us The Independent Pricing & Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) makes the people of NSW better off through its independent decisions and advice. We help people get safe and reliable services at a fair price. IPART undertakes independent regulatory functions in the water, transport, local government and energy sectors in NSW. We also undertake reviews and investigations into a wide range of economic and policy issues. Our organisational values are: Integrity and courage – we are willing to make the difficult decisions Curiosity and openness – we seek out and develop new ideas that will improve our work Respect and inclusion – we bring together diverse experiences and skills to generate better solutions Making a difference – we pursue better outcomes for the people of NSW If your values align with ours, we want to talk to you! For more information visit Working at IPART. Applying for the role Applications should include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that addresses the requirements detailed in the Role Description and a resume (maximum 5 pages) which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. Applications close Tuesday 7 April 2026, 10.00am. Late applications will not be accepted. For further information about the role please contact Lisa Hulme: lisa.hulme@ipart.nsw.gov.au / 02 9019 1944. Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Flexibility IPART is proud to be an EEO Employer. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people/s; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+; people with a lived experience of mental health; veterans, and people of mature age. We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team via hrenquiry@ipart.nsw.gov.au or 02 9372 9178. Additional information This recruitment process will include pre-employment screening. To apply for this role you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. This recruitment activity may result in the creation of a talent pool to fill other ongoing and temporary vacancies for similar roles within IPART. Placement in the talent pool remains valid for 18 months. Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description

Responsibilities

The Policy Officer will analyze and review policy issues to support the implementation of Energy Security Safeguard schemes. They will also collaborate across departments and engage with stakeholders to inform decision-making and prepare briefings for the regulator.