Executive Manager - Policy, Development & Research

Carers NSW is the peak organisation for carers in NSW. We advocate for carers' rights, provide information and support services, and work 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 Executive Manager, Policy, Development & Research provides senior strategic leadership across Carers NSW's policy, research and program development functions and is a key advisor to the CEO and member of the Executive Management team. This role shapes Carers NSW's policy positions and research agenda, builds government and sector relationships at the highest level, and drives the development, funding and delivery of programs, initiatives and statewide projects. This role contributes directly to Carers NSW's Strategic Direction across all pillars of the Business Plan.

This is a part time, 4 days per week, fixed term contract to 30 June 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Participate and contribute to the development of Strategic Plans, Business Plans and Budgets
• Responsible for the overall management of the Policy, Research and Community & Sector engagement projects and programs (including budget oversight and contract reporting)
• Lead and contribute to research and policy analysis on carer issues in accordance with the Carers NSW Business Plan
• Leadership on commissioning activities and evaluation of programs and projects are also key components of the role.
• Identify recurring issues affecting carers and develop appropriate policy responses as required
• Develop and deliver conference presentations to promote carer issues and support needs
• Develop articles for journals and other publications on carers and Carers NSW programs
• Initiate and coordinate agenda papers/submissions, discussion papers, reports and briefings as required
• Identify new funding opportunities and lead funding submission preparation

About you

• Qualifications in Social or Political Science, Public Health or other relevant areas
• High level management skills including strategic planning, project management, budget oversight, team management and supervision
• Extensive experience in policy development, including the ability to manage complex, high-profile policy issues
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to represent Carers NSW's policy positions and speak publicly, including at a senior/executive level
• Proven track record building effective relationships with government, non-government and community organisations at a senior level
• High level verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in policy development and report writing to a high standard
• Knowledge of the role of key stakeholders, including State and Australian Governments
• High level quantitative and qualitative research skills

To learn more about what we do, please visit our website www.carersnsw.org.au

Employment Requirements:

• Satisfactory Police Check
• Current Working with Childrens Check
• COVID-19 Vaccination
• Rights to live and work in Australia

What we offer

The Salary is approx. $116K-$128K per annum + super for 4 days per week (FTE $145K-$160K). Additional benefits include salary sacrificing benefits, flexible work arrangements, a highly supportive team environment, excellent training and development opportunities and health and wellbeing activities.

Carers NSW recognises the value of diversity in its workplace and acknowledges the contributions that people of diverse backgrounds bring to the organisation.

next steps

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply Now’ by the closing date.

A position description is attached.