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Policy Officer - job post

Department of Customer Service
3.9 out of 5 stars
Australia
$116,981 - $129,492 a year - Full-time
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Job details

Pay

  • $116,981 - $129,492 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Location

Australia

Full job description

Department of Customer Service

Reference number
req51614
Occupation
Policy
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Statewide
Salary Information
From AUD $116,981.00 to $129,492.00 per year
Closing date
23 July 2026 at 10:00am


  • Exciting ongoing employment opportunity
  • Grade: Clerk grade 7/8
  • Salary: $116,981 - $129,492 + superannuation
  • Location: Gosford (Mann Street) or Sydney (Elizabeth Street) with hybrid working options available
The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is looking for a Scheme Design Advisor (Policy Officer) to join our team!

Why Join SIRA?
  • Genuinely flexible working arrangements
  • State of the art offices
  • Wellbeing programs and resources available
  • Excellent career and learning development opportunities
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA). SIRA regulates three statutory insurance schemes in NSW - Workers Compensation, Compulsory Third Party (CTP) and Home Building Compensation and has some regulatory functions in other NSW insurance schemes including the Lifetime Care and Support and Dust Diseases schemes.

Understand more about SIRA – here.

About the role:
This role sits in our Scheme Design Workers Compensation & Health team as part of the Regulatory Strategy & Stewardship Directorate. The role will manage the design, development and delivery of workers compensation reforms that support SIRA's organisational objectives and government commitments.

As Scheme Design Advisor (Policy Officer) your responsibilities will include:
  • Providing policy advice to both internal and external stakeholders on issues relevant to the NSW workers compensation scheme.
  • Undertaking research and analysis to inform the policy process and decision making.
  • Preparing papers, briefs and correspondence.
  • Managing projects and initiatives on issues relevant to workers compensation.
  • Consulting with internal and external stakeholders to inform and develop policy initiatives.
  • Collaborating with workers compensation, personal injury and work health and safety professionals from NSW and other jurisdictions.
  • Contributing to the work of the broader workers compensation, motor accident and home building compensation Directorates as needed.
For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.

Does this sound like you?
  • Experience in government policy development and analysis.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to respond to changing situations and deal with uncertainty.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and demonstrate initiative.
  • Analytical thinker who can apply legislation and data to address complex problems.
  • An innovative team player willing to share ideas.
  • Ability to write in plain English to assist in drafting reports, papers, briefs and correspondence.
  • Maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
If you want to be part of this forward-thinking team we would love to hear from you!

Closing date: Thursday 23 July 2026 (9:59am).

What we need from you:
To start your journey towards becoming our Scheme Design Advisor, please click 'Apply' and attach your resume (maximum of 3 pages) and cover letter (maximum of 2 pages).

In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying to this position and your relevant skills.

For enquiries relating to the role, please contact Gordon Leggoe, Scheme Design Manager, on 02 8514 2213 or gordon.leggoe@sira.nsw.gov.au.

For any enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please contact Andrew Vouthivong, Senior Advisor Talent Acquisition at andrew.vouthivong@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Belong in our diverse and inclusive workplace
The strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with different backgrounds and perspectives.

You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form) please contact Andrew.Vouthivong@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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