Senior Scheme Design and Policy Advisor

The State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) is looking for a Senior Scheme Policy Design Advisor to join the Scheme Design directorate within the Regulatory Strategy Stewardship division. Employment : Ongoing Grade : Clerk grade 9/10 Salary range: $133,348 - $146,945 commensurate with experience, plus superannuation and leave loading Location : Role based in Sydney CBD when working in the office About Us At SIRA (the State Insurance Regulatory Authority) we regulate motor accidents CTP insurance, workers compensation insurance and the homebuilding compensation scheme in NSW.

This role is in the Scheme Design directorate of the Regulatory Strategy and Stewardship division. A dynamic and interesting team that tackles big picture questions about the future of the NSW statutory insurance schemes. We work across scheme design issues and provide strategic policy advice to the executive. Understand more about SIRA – here Your responsibilities will include: Undertaking research, analysis and review of complex scheme design issues to develop evidence-based policy options and recommended solutions to resolve problems and mitigate risks.

Leading the preparation of expert advice and information for stakeholders. Communicating with key stakeholders, drafting correspondence and coordinating stakeholder consultations. Providing project leadership for scheme initiatives. Working with internal and external stakeholders to inform and develop scheme design initiatives.

Contributing to the work of the broader scheme design team as needed. Mentoring and guiding scheme design advisors to successfully deliver priorities and policy initiatives About you: Our ideal candidate is someone who is: Keen to learn and develop their skills in a complex policy design environment. Someone who can apply their skills and experience to the strategic regulatory design of the statutory insurance schemes.

An analytical thinker who can critically review information and think outside the box to solve complex problems. Highly organised, with skills in research, writing, personal initiative and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills. A great team player with a positive outlook who wants to be a part of a supportive and engaged team.

Interested in and curious about personal injury schemes, and/or experience in a policy, design or personal injury background. If you enjoy learning about new things and solving interesting problems, then this is the job for you. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and equivalent experiences in either government regulation, public policy analysis/advice or economic regulation/advice are essential for this role.

If you want to be part of this forward thinking, innovative team, we would love to hear from you! What we need from you: To start your journey towards becoming one of our Senior Scheme Design Policy Advisors, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 4 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages). In your cover letter please share: Your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills Your experience with preparing advice or briefings for senior executives, boards, ministers or government decision-makers?

A favorite project or piece of work that you have been involved in. What was your role, why was it meaningful to you, what went well, and what did you learn from the experience?

Benefits

A friendly and supportive team environment Excellent career development and learning development opportunities. Enjoy genuine 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.

Essential Requirements To be considered for roles in the NSW public sector, applicants must: Be NSW residents or in the process of relocating to NSW Hold appropriate working rights for the type of employment offered. Fixed Term roles require valid work rights for the full duration of the role