The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is looking for a Senior Policy Officer  to join our team! 

Benefits

•  Secure a rewarding ongoing role at Clerk Grade 9/10 level.
•  Salary range: $129,464 – $142,665 + super, commensurate with experience.
•  Enjoy genuinely flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
•  Collaborate in state-of-the-art offices designed for innovation and connection.
•  Access a wide range of wellbeing programs and resources to support your mental, physical, and emotional health.
•  Take advantage of excellent professional development and learning opportunities to help you thrive.

 About Us

 This is an exciting opportunity to work in our State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) who regulates three statutory insurance schemes in NSW. This role sits in our NSW workers compensation reform team. The team works with other agencies and stakeholders to develop and implement changes to scheme design, incorporating all aspects of public policy development in a regulatory environment. 

 Understand more about SIRA – here.

 Your responsibilities will include:

•  Research and analyse complex scheme design issues, identify emerging risks, and recommend evidence-based solutions
•  Provide expert advice to stakeholders to support the interpretation and implementation of policy initiatives
•  Build and maintain relationships to engage stakeholders in developing regulatory design instruments and guidelines
•  Monitor and evaluate policy and reform implementation to ensure alignment with desired outcomes
•  Mentor and support team members to meet governance and quality standards in delivering policy priorities
•  Prepare high-quality reports, briefs, and correspondence to support agency and government decision-makingCoordinate communications, HR, and procurement activities within the branch to ensure effective operations

 For more information on the role and its accountabilities, click here to view the role description.

 About you:

•  An analytical thinker who can think outside the box to solve complex problems.
•  A flexible worker who can adjust their capabilities to suit a variety of stakeholders.
•  Strong skills in research and writing with an attention to detail.
•  An ability to adapt and adjust capabilities to suit organisational needs and stakeholders.
•  A proactive person who can work independently to manage competing priorities with tight deadlines. 
•  Have a good understanding of public policy including policy development, implementation and evaluation, ideally in the regulatory space.
•  Enjoy working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

 If you want to be part of this forward thinking, innovative team that thrive in challenging the status quo, we would love to hear from you! 

 Closing date: Monday 2nd February 2026 [at 9.59am]

 What we need from you: 

 To start your journey towards becoming our Senior Policy Officer, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages).

In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities. 

 For any enquiries regarding the recruitment process, please contact Emma Corke, Talent Acquisition Advisor on 02 9372 9167 or [email protected]

 Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

 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.

 You can view our full diversity and inclusion statement here.

 We want you to bring your best self to this application process. If you feel you may require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team via [email protected] or 02 9494 8351. 

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