Assistant Policy Officer

Assistant Policy Officer, Division Name: Policy & Programs / Building Policy, Building Commission NSW

Grade: 5/6 ($102,936 - $113,579 + Super)
Location: Sydney or regional.
Term: Temporary 30 June 2028

About Building Commission NSW
Building Commission NSW was 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 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 they are 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. https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/building-commissioner

About the team
We are looking for driven and passionate people who want to make a difference to the NSW building industry and the lives of consumers. If you have an interest in public policy or building regulation, come join us in the Building Policy team at Building Commission NSW.

The Building Policy team is responsible for delivering law reform and strategic policy to progress the NSW Government’s building agenda. To deliver these reforms the Building Policy team engages with a wide range of stakeholders across industry, the community, and other government agencies to develop a comprehensive evidence base to inform Government decisions on housing and building industry issues.

The role provides opportunities to solve complex policy problems, make changes to legislation and work on other innovative policy related projects within Building Commission NSW. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a strong and transferrable public policy skillset. These roles are regulatory policy roles (they are not customer service or administrative roles) but we are keen to hear from you if you have relevant experience that could transfer to Building Policy, included but not limited to any of the following:
-data analysis  
-operational roles in a regulatory environment 
-law 
-social research   
-economic analysis 
-government / industry liaison
-architecture, planning, or building certification.

While existing knowledge of NSW building laws is desired, it is not mandatory as you will learn the subject matter on the job. We welcome applicants from all educational and professional backgrounds who have strong problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn, and a passion to serve the NSW community.

Key responsibilities
-Working across Government, industry and the community to support the development of policy and legislative reform proposals. 
-Developing a comprehensive evidence base to inform Government decisions on housing and building industry issues.  
-Support engagement with industry and community stakeholders to find opportunities to work together to address issues across the construction sector.  

To be successful in this role, you will have:
-Research, critical thinking and analytical skills.
-Strong written and oral communication skills.
-The ability to work in a high-volume environment and to quickly familiarise yourself with new subject matter.
-A collaborative nature and enjoys working in a team. 

If you can demonstrate these capabilities, then we want to hear from you!

What we need from you
An up-to-date CV (no more than 4 pages) and a brief cover letter (2 page maximum) outlining how your skills and experience are aligned to the role.

Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting at 102,936 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description . For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Vanessa Stanghieri via vanessa.stanghieri@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

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.

A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.     

Closing Date: Monday 28th September 2026 [9:59am]

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