Policy Officer

Policy Officer

Join State Records NSW as a Policy Officer in the Regulatory Strategy and Partnerships team and contribute to evidence-based policy and risk-informed regulatory initiatives that shape recordkeeping and information management across the NSW public sector, supporting transparent and accountable government.

What the opportunity is:

• Employment with State Records Authority NSW.
• Clerk Grade 7/8. Remuneration package includes salary ($116,981.00 - $129,492.00), employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Full-time employment on a temporary basis until 30 June 2027 with the possibility of ongoing employment.
• The role will work across Sydney.

What we do

State Records NSW is the statutory regulator of records management and recordkeeping across the NSW public sector under the State Records Act 1998. Our vision is transparent and accountable government, supported by records that provide reliable evidence of decisions, policies, rights and entitlements, and service delivery.

As an expert, best practice and responsive regulator, we provide oversight of recordkeeping across the NSW public sector. We support effective and efficient recordkeeping by setting standards, promoting good practice, monitoring recordkeeping practice and compliance, and providing guidance, advice and resources.

State Records NSW is led by an Executive Director. State Records NSW shares responsibilities under the State Records Act with Museums of History NSW (MHNSW) and works closely with MHNSW on matters relating to records that are required as State archives. Together we form the MHNSW Staff Agency as an executive agency in the Arts portfolio.

A key focus of the role will be strengthening our data-driven regulatory approaches—bringing together compliance, maturity and other sector information to identify emerging risks, target regulatory effort and understand impact. You will also help build productive partnerships with other oversight bodies to coordinate engagement and pursue opportunities for aligning regulatory initiatives.

The role does not require specific expertise in records and information management, but experience in analysing regulatory information and developing policy and/or regulatory advice is key.

What you’ll do with us

• Undertake research and analysis, reviewing alternatives in relation to policy deliverables, to contribute to the policy process and to inform decision making.
• Provide a range of project management and support services, including preparation of discussion papers, briefs and submissions, to contribute to the development and delivery of policy initiatives.
• Prepare and review policy advice to ensure alignment with policy directions and regulatory objectives.
• Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committee meetings, and stakeholder consultations to support engagement as well as policy development and implementation.
• Undertake research and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to contribute to the achievement of policy outcomes and regulatory objectives.
• Maintain effective and efficient administrative processes and systems for providing information that is timely and accurate.

Please click here to view the role description

Additionally, if you would like to hear more about this role, please contact Stephen Powter, Manager, Regulatory Strategy and Partnerships, stephen.powter@staterecords.nsw.gov.au and 0422 009 558.

What you need to do to apply

• A current resume and a one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role.

Essential requirements of the role:

•  Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in public policy, political science, social sciences, law or records and information management.

Also note:

•  For additional resources to help prepare your application and understanding of the process, please refer to Applying for a job.
•  Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, adjust the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks. If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact MHNSWrecruitment@mhnsw.au.
•  For technical support with your application, please contact MHNSWrecruitment@mhnsw.au
•  To be eligible for an ongoing role in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For temporary and casual roles, you need to hold a valid visa giving you permission to work in Australia as required by the role.
•  All successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check with NSW Police.
• A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Submit your application before the closing date: 10am Thursday, 3 September 2026

Diversity and Flexible Working

 We are expert keepers and tellers of history, and its many stories, peoples, and cultures. We want to create a team and workplace that reflects this diversity as well as the diversity in the communities we serve. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better, more inclusive results and connects our people to our communities, to our history, and to each other.

Our vision is to support and empower First Nations people, communities and culture, and across the sites that we care for, we are committed to shifting perspectives, truth telling and delivering honest reflections on history.

We understand that flexibility means different things to different people and are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where and when possible.

If you are a First Nations applicant who would like to have a yarn about the role, or require additional support, please contact Dennis Taylor our Manager First Nations Employment & Engagement on 02 8239 2284 or via dennis.taylor@mhnsw.au.

Our team can provide alternative formats to apply, make adjustments to the recruitment process and offer information about workplace adjustments and support networks. 

 If you are a person who requires adjustment and would like to request assistance, please contact Liz Akerboom on 02 8239 2355 or via MHNSWRecruitment@mhnsw.au.

For more information, please visit Information on adjustments available for the recruitment process

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.