Senior Policy Officer Exciting opportunity to join Liquor and Gaming NSW - we're responsible for regulating liquor, wagering, gaming, and registered clubs in NSW This is a Clerk Grade 9/10 role with a salary range of $129,464 - $142,665 per annum plus superannuation Ongoing and temporary (up to 12 months) opportunities based in Sydney, NSW - hybrid working arrangements may be considered within business operational needs About The Role The Senior Policy Officer manages and coordinates the development and implementation of a range of policy initiatives to contribute to the delivery of policy initiatives that support Agency and/or Government commitments. To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description. About You The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following key knowledge and experience: Detailed knowledge of the machinery of Government, including Cabinet and legislative processes and ability to understand and interpret a wide variety of legislation and expertise in policy development, implementation and review How To Apply Your application must include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. You must submit your application via our online portal to apply for the role. Applications will not be accepted by email. Closing Date : Tuesday 17 February 2026 [10.00AM] - please note applications submitted after the closing date and time will not be considered. Contact : For enquires relating to the role please contact Susan Wright, Manager Policy and Legislation - susan.wright@liquorandgaming.nsw.gov.au For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact James Changkaeomanee, Talent Partner – recruitment@dciths.nsw.gov.au Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities. Together we: Create social and economic opportunities for the state Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment Support NSW’s key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state’s diverse cultural assets and history. We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.
