Policy Officer

NSW Department of Justice

Parramatta, Sydney, NSW

Policy (Consulting & Strategy)

Full-time

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Policy Officer

Location – Parramatta

Employment type – Temporary full-time up to 11 months

Clerk Grade – 7/8

Salary – $113,574 pa - $125,720 pa plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

Join the dynamic policy team within the Office of the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner (OASC) and help shape innovative policy solutions to combat modern slavery. Working closely with the Commissioner and Principal Policy Manager, you'll contribute to the research, development, and implementation of impactful initiatives to combat modern slavery.

What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll help drive policy initiatives that address modern slavery in NSW by:

Conducting research and drafting policy documents, briefs and discussion papers

Helping to draft submissions and reports to Parliament and government bodies

Supporting projects aligned with the Commissioner’s statutory responsibilities

Helping coordinate stakeholder consultations, working groups and committee meetings

Building and managing relationships across government, civil society, business, and with people with lived experience of modern slavery

Delivering high-quality policy and law reform advice in a fast-paced, collaborative setting

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a motivated policy professional with:

Relevant tertiary qualifications (e.g. human rights, law, public policy, sociology, criminology) or equivalent experience

Experience working on issues related to modern slavery, law reform, human rights, or working with vulnerable communities

Strong policy analysis, writing, and editing skills

Excellent communication skills, including trauma-informed and cross-cultural approaches

Download the role description.

To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site, click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.

We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage, and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply—you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.

What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

A challenging and rewarding career

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Competitive pay and conditions

Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

Want more information?Visit our website to see more information on working for us.

We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realize the potential of children, adults, families, and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer, where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, and attach an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

Targeted Question 1

Please describe a time you prepared a policy submission. How did you ensure it reflected impacted stakeholders’ views, clearly presented your organization’s position, and recommended practical solutions?

Targeted Question 2

How would you approach working with people or communities affected by trauma in a way that respects their agency and empowers them to advocate for their rights? What have you learned from past professional experiences?

Applications close Monday, 29 September 2025, at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ,

If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Poppy Sgro on 02 9765 3929 or via email at poppy.sgro@dcj.nsw.gov.au

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Contact the hiring manager Lucy Forbes on 0467 717 214 or at Lucy.Forbes@dcj.nsw.gov.au