Manager Policy & Development

Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW. We advocate for carers' rights, provide information to raise awareness of the vital contribution carers make to our community. Our mission is to recognise and support the wellbeing of carers, ensuring they have access to the resources, services and community they need. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where our team can thrive whilst making a positive impact on the lives of carers and their families. Carers NSW's vision is for an Australia that values and supports all carers. Our work reflects our values of Carer focus, Respect, Openness & Inclusivity and Accountability.
The Manager, Policy and Development is a senior operational leader responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of Carers NSW's policy submissions, discussion papers, briefings and advocacy materials, while providing leadership and supervision to the Policy Team. The role delivers high-level policy and advocacy advice to Executive Manager, coordinates organisational responses to State and Federal Government policy initiatives and drives the capability and performance of the Policy Team to produce high-quality outcomes. The role also oversees key policy projects and programs which complement Carers NSW systemic advocacy activities.
This is a part-time fixed term contract, offering 4 days per week till 30 June 2027.
Key Responsibilities:Lead the Policy Team, modelling high-quality policy and project output while building team's capacity to meet deliverablesCoordinate and deliver new or one-off carer projects within the Policy, Development & Research UnitInitiate and advance informed, evidence-based proposals for State and Australian Government carer policy and legislative reformDevelop and maintain strong relationships with government and non-government organisation to support carer related mattersDeliver conference presentations, write journal articles and other publications to promote carer issues and Carers NSW's policy positionIdentify new funding opportunities, prepare or contribute to funding submission preparationAttend forums and meetings, participate in the National Carer Network National Policy Advisory Group activities, to represent Carers NSW's policy positionIn consultation with the Executive Manager, liaise with government and non-government organisations to ensure carers are considered in policy development and program deliveryRecruit, support coordinate and oversee carer participation in advocacy and representative opportunitiesCoordinating, supporting and completing contract reporting requirements
About You:Qualifications in Social or Political Science, Public Health or other relevant areasHigh level management skills including project management, oversight of budgets and resourcing and team managementExtensive experience personally researching, analysing and writing complex policy submissions, discussion papers, reports and briefings to a high standard and under tight timeframesExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsDemonstrated ability to represent Carers NSW's policy positions and speak publiclyProven track record liaising and building effective relationships with government, non-government and community organisationsHigh level verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of the role of key stakeholders, including State and Australian Governments
To learn more about what we do, please visit our website www.carersnsw.org.auEmployment Requirements:Satisfactory Police CheckCurrent Working with Children CheckRights to work in Australia
What we offerThe salary is approx $99K + super, for 4 days per week. Additional benefits include salary sacrificing benefits, flexible work arrangements, a highly supportive team environment, excellent training and development opportunities and health and wellbeing activities.We look forward to seeing your application and how your skills and experience can create successful outcomes for all carers. APPLY NOW!Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.