CareerPlan

Senior Policy Officer

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time$133k2026-10-01 → 2026-10-14
Hybrid

Core

Senior Policy Officer supporting the NSW Closing the Gap Priority Reform 4 (PR4) Program to implement data governance policies and improve shared access to government-held data for Aboriginal communities.

Role type

Senior Policy Officer (Public Sector)

Builds

Whole-of-government Shared Access to Data for Aboriginal Communities Policy and NSW Data Connector Service

Domain

Public Sector / Aboriginal Affairs / Data Governance

Required skills

policy/program implementation, data governance, Aboriginal strategy, analytical and strategic thinking, complex project management, stakeholder engagement, monitoring and evaluation

Preferred skills

experience working with Aboriginal Communities and organisations, knowledge of capability building, commitment to Aboriginal Data Sovereignty and Governance principles

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Support research and analysis to develop governance, policies, and processes for data access; Collaborate with teams across multiple agencies for policy alignment; Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategies; Prepare high-quality reports and briefs for governance structures; Provide expert policy advice to senior leaders; Support secretariat functions of the PR4 team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC