Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.

Position Title

NSW Department of Customer Service - Better Regulation Division Policy Assistant

Location

Parramatta, NSW

Position Duration

Minimum 152 hours

Position Overview

Team: Policy & Strategy

Role: Policy Assistant, Policy & Strategy Branch of the Better Regulation Division

Primary purpose of the role is to provide policy and business assistance to the Policy & Strategy Branch in the delivery of projects and business outcomes particularly relating to legislative reform. This may include a range of general activities such as desktop research and drafting briefings and reports to support the formulation of policy advice and recommendations and contribute to the development of policies that support Agency and/or Government commitments. Activities will also include the drafting of responses to citizens who have written to the Minister or the Agency.

The Better Regulation Division works across a broad portfolio of functions and projects to deliver better regulation in NSW. These regulators include SafeWork NSW, Liquor and Gaming NSW and NSW Fair Trading. These regulators are modern, innovative and collaborative, competitive for businesses, responsive to our customers’ needs, protect the community we serve and give people confidence to engage in economic and social activities. Our vision is for a safer community and a vibrant economy, supported by better regulation.

Key accountabilities

Contribute to the delivery of high standard documentation for the Policy & Strategy Branch

Assist the team in the delivery of a range of policy related projects and initiatives to facilitate the timely delivery of policy objectives

Undertake basic research and analysis in assigned areas and contribute to the preparation of reports to inform decision making and contribute to policy development

Contribute to the preparation of draft correspondence, papers, and minutes to support the development of policy initiatives

Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au

Respond appropriately to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders

Escalate urgent matters, as identified, with Unit managers or Directors

Key challenges

Implement effective time management and workload planning that assist with meeting strict timeframes

Maintain effective and professional working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Handle a range of confidential or sensitive matters appropriately and apply judgement in alerting management to emerging, urgent or sensitive issues, as they arise

Ideal Degree/Discipline

Policy

Eligibility Requirements

Second last or final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree

No preference on citizenship requirements

Identify as having disability

Candidates may be required to undergo a background check security clearance

Apply Here

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Contact the AND Programs Team at applications@and.org.au or 1300 363 645 for further information.

Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.