Principal Policy Officer

The Principal Policy Officer position at NSW Conservation Programs involves developing and implementing air policy initiatives. The role requires significant experience in program design, policy analysis, and innovative solution implementation. It offers a full-time opportunity with a salary range of $139,823 to $154,095, and allows for work-from-home days. The organization promotes an inclusive workplace and values diversity, aiming to create thriving environments for the community.
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• Ongoing full-time opportunity
• Office location – Parramatta, WFH days available
• Salary relative to experience and ranges from $139,823 to $154,095 + Super

The Regional Delivery branch is currently seeking to appoint a Principal Policy Officer in the Air Policy team.

In this role, you will develop and implement policies, programs, and projects related to air policy, including conducting research and analysis, preparing recommendations for the development of policies and strategies, and implementing innovative solutions.

About You

Key knowledge and experience
• Significant experience in program and project design, implementation and evaluation.
• Experience in policy analysis and development with the ability to identify and implement innovative solutions.
• Understanding of the machinery of Government and the policy process.

Essential requirements
• Scientific or engineering qualifications or equivalent demonstrated experience.

For more information read the full RoleDescription: Principal Policy Officer

For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

About Us

DCCEEW’s vision is to create thriving environments, communities and economies for the people of New South Wales. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organization that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and seeks to embed Aboriginal cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the department.

In our inclusive and accessible workplace, differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. DCCEEW supports various employee affinity groups, practises flexible working, and offers job share and workplace adjustments.

Participation in the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS)

Please read the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme Protocol to understand if it applies to your circumstances. All applicants for this role and new employees with an existing defined interest in the BOS will be required to disclose their personal (or a close family member’s) participation to ensure potential conflict of interests are declared and managed appropriately.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 20th April at 11:55PM.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Alethea Morison via alethea.morison@environment.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9995 5833.

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

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

Our Diversity team can assist to:
• provide alternative formats to apply
• make adjustments to the recruitment process
• offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out Our Mob on Country to see the work we do and get assistance in applying.

We encourage people with disability to apply. If you have disability and require more information on adjustments and assistance to apply, contact the Diversity team on Diversity@DPIE.nsw.gov.au (please include reference number).

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