CareerPlan

Principal Policy Officer

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time$150k–$173k2026-11-12 → 2026-11-13
Hybrid

Core

Lead strategic public policy projects and evidence-based reform initiatives for the Workers Compensation system in New South Wales, advising senior government executives and Ministers.

Role type

Senior IC public policy officer (strategic reform)

Builds

Policy advice, discussion papers, regulatory reform proposals, and legislation for the Workers Compensation system

Domain

Public sector / Government / Insurance & Workers Compensation

Required skills

Strategic public policy leadership, evidence-based analysis, stakeholder management, negotiation, project management, people management

Preferred skills

Experience leading strategic reform projects, ability to exercise judgment in broad policy contexts

Responsibilities

Lead team to deliver high-profile legislation and policy initiatives; research and analyse policy issues to support evidence-based decision-making; manage Ministerial briefings and cabinet submissions; support strategic policy projects relating to the workers compensation system