Policy Manager
Division Name: Policy & Programs
Building Commission NSW
- Grade 11/12
- Parramatta or Gosford, other locations considered
- Temporary, until 30 June 2025
About the Building Commission NSW Building Commission NSW has been established after the NSW Government recognised the substantial progress made by Fair Trading and the Office of the Building Commissioner in delivering once-in-a-generation reforms of the building and construction industry. The new commission will not only be the industry regulator, but also a collaborator with consumers and industry to ensure standards, capabilities, capacity and resilience continue to be lifted across the sector to deliver quality homes and meet the state's housing targets.
Building Commission NSW is an outstanding place to work due to its commitment to innovation, collaboration and professional development. With a focus on transparency and accountability, the commission cultivates a culture of integrity and responsibility.
Those who join the organisation can be confident in contributing to meaningful work that positively impacts the built environment and the greater community, making it an exciting and fulfilling place to build a career.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the next phase of the Building Commission within NSW. The Policy team is responsible for driving the NSW Government's building and construction reform agenda.
The policy team engages with a wide range of subject matter experts across industry, the community, the Department of Customer Service and other government agencies to develop a comprehensive evidence base to inform Government decisions on housing and building industry issues. The team also comprehensively reviews recent research and innovative solutions to create future-focused policy to support the Minister to develop and implement legislation. If you have an interest in public policy and want to make a real difference by working on issues that will help improve people's lives and help businesses in NSW, please come and join us!
Key responsibilities Leading engagement across Government, industry and the community to develop policy and legislative reform proposals. Leading teams to develop a comprehensive evidence base to inform Government decisions and building industry issues. Working with Departmental leaders to support the Minister to develop and implement legislation and Cabinet Submissions. Leading engagement with industry and community stakeholders to find opportunities to work together to address issues across the construction sector. Develop teams to increase capability across the policy cycle, including problem identification, options development, implementation and evaluation. Key challenges Influencing and negotiating key timeframes in line with competing demands, including parliamentary, stakeholder and internal workloads and timelines. Work closely with other teams to ensure delivery of key reform projects.
To be successful in this role, you will: Experience leading teams in a high-volume and contentious policy environment, including the ability to quickly familiarise yourself with new subject matter. Successfully led legislative or Cabinet processes. Understanding of how to bring together senior stakeholders with differing views to an implementable single position. A collaborative nature and enjoys working in a team. If you can demonstrate these capabilities, then we want to hear from you!
If you'd like to know more about this amazing role, you are encouraged to contact Pauline Lynn at
What we need from you An up-to-date CV (no more than 5 pages) and a brief cover letter (2 page maximum) outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role.
Salary Clerk Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at 139,787 base plus superannuation.
Closing Date: 27th November 2024 (9.59am)
Careers at Department of Customer Service A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that benefits people across NSW. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
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.
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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 or 02 9494 8351.
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