Policy Officer at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy Development, Research, Analysis, Project Management, Stakeholder Consultation, Negotiations, Policy Advice, Reporting, Monitoring, Evaluation, HSC Management, Assessment Quality Assurance

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Guiding the future of NSW education Position details Clerk Grade 7/8 Full-time, Temporary - 3 years Close to Wynyard station & hybrid work arrangements available About us At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future. We accomplish this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards). NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact, visit our website to learn more about the important work we do. About the role The Policy Officer sits within the Assessment Division which is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and quality assurance of school-based assessment and external examination processes for the Higher School Certificate (HSC) and Records of School Achievement (RoSA). Reporting to the Manager, Policy, the Policy Officer coordinates and undertakes policy development, providing analysis and advice, to support the delivery of policy initiatives. It works closely with a range of expert staff involved with developing, delivering and marking the HSC, and research, school liaison and NAPLAN leaders, to ensure policy is evidence-based, practical and aligned to organisational objectives. On a day-to-day basis you will be responsible to: Undertake research and analysis, reviewing alternatives in relation to policy deliverables Provide a range of project management and support services Prepare and review policy advice to ensure alignment with policy directions Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committee meetings, and stakeholder consultations Undertake research and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes To be successful you will need: · Relevant experience in policy development or a related field · Previous experience undertaking consultations and negotiations with stakeholders while balancing competing interests · Relevant tertiary qualification Note: A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is required before commencing in this role. It is not required at the application stage. The cost of the WWCC clearance is the responsibility of the successful applicant. We invite you to download the role description for additional information on the position. At NESA you will benefit from: An organisation where your contribution has a big impact. An enviable CBD location (all modes of transport nearby, and excellent coffee and eateries) with refurbished offices. Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements. Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and annual flu vaccinations. Salary packaging options. Working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation with committed colleagues. Ready to join us? Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application (maximum of 400 words per response - approximately): Targeted Question 1: Tell us about a time where you had to tailor your communication style to suit the needs of an audience. What lessons might you apply next time you’re in a similar situation? Targeted Question 2: Describe a situation where you successfully led a policy development and/or research project. What challenges did you face in delivering your work to a high-quality? What specific steps did you take to address these? Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to recruitment@nesa.nsw.edu.au Close date: 6 April 2026 at 11.59pm AEST Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application. Important information NESA’s Statement of Commitment to Child Safety All children and young people have the right to be respected, feel safe, be safe, and protected from harm. NESA is committed to child safety and child safe practices underpinning our purpose of helping children and young people leave school, ready to take advantage of life’s opportunities and rise to its inevitable challenges. We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.

Responsibilities

The Policy Officer will coordinate and undertake policy development, providing analysis and advice to support the delivery of policy initiatives within the Assessment Division. Key duties include undertaking research, reviewing alternatives, preparing policy advice, communicating with stakeholders, and coordinating working groups.