The Senior Policy Officer, Closing the Gap, manages and coordinates the development, implementation, and delivery of a range of projects, policy initiatives, and reforms that support the NSW Government’s commitment to Target 16 of Closing the Gap. The role works within a small project team to develop, deliver, monitor, report on, and evaluate a portfolio of strategic and governance projects, ensuring project outcomes are achieved and organisational objectives are supported.
You will join our Aboriginal Affairs team within the Aboriginal language Trust branch. Further details on Aboriginal Language trust can be found here.
To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
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Policy Project Management: Manage and coordinate allocated policy development, implementation and review projects to deliver improved policy directions and outcomes.
Policy Analysis and Advice: Research, analyse and review complex policy issues, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and develop evidence-based options and recommendations.
Expert Policy Guidance: Provide authoritative policy advice and information to stakeholders to support accurate interpretation, implementation and alignment with Agency and Government priorities.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to enable collaboration, inform policy decision-making and support the development of practical policy solutions.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor, evaluate and report on policy development and implementation to identify issues, manage risks and ensure desired outcomes are achieved.
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Leadership and Capability Development: Mentor and guide policy officers and support staff, ensuring governance, quality standards and timely delivery of policy priorities and initiatives.
We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.
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Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
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Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
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A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
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A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Closing date: Monday 22 June 2026, (9:59AM)
Salary: Classification Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665 per annum) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Brendan Moyle, Executive Director, Aboriginal Language Trust [email protected]
About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.
Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.
The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [email protected], or reaching out to the hiring manager.
Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.
This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.
Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (197 for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:
