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Position Description - Stepping Into ProgramPosition Title

NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet – Social Policy Intern

Location

Sydney

Position Duration

152 hours

Dec 2018/ Jan 2018

Position Overview

The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is the lead central agency in the NSW Government. Our mission is to enhance the lives of the people of NSW by driving priorities, brokering outcomes and delivering programs and services.

We support the Premier and Deputy Premier, the Cabinet, Ministers and agencies by coordinating policies and services across government. We lead policy development, provide innovative ideas and support Government plans and projects. Working with us will give you a broad overview in areas such as public policy formulation, public administration and state administrative matters and an opportunity to be involved in a range of state-wide policies, issues and projects.

Key purpose 

Contribute to the development and implementation of projects, policies and other program initiatives as an intern in the NDIS Reform Group’s communication and marketing team. 

Key accountabilities

Assist in the effective communication function and strategy for the NDIS Reform Group with supporting policies and frameworks. 

Assist in the monitoring and reporting on media issues and themes relevant to the NDIS Reform Group. 

Assist in the development of engaging, informative and factual messages, correspondence, briefs, reports and presentations to facilitate achievement of Branch communications objectives. 

Contribute to the implementation of the communications plan supporting the rollout of the NDIS in NSW. 

Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au

Assist with day-to-day activities to support the Communication and Marketing manager and Senior Communication officer to deliver key projects and reports as required.

Essential requirements

Demonstrated experience in administration, customer service and support

Intermediate to advanced level skills in standard office software applications including word, excel spreadsheet, databases, PowerPoint, outlook, intranet and document tracking systems

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of relevant legislation and the legislative framework, government policies and reforms, and current public sector trends

Tertiary qualifications in marketing / communications or related degrees

Benefits of the role for the intern

Enhanced time management, written and oral skills

Develop administrative skills in the workplace

Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Increase analysis and research skills in the workplace

Gaining experience in the application of relevant legislation, policies and government reforms

Ideal Degree/Discipline

Marketing, Communications or relevant degrees

Remuneration

$25.76 plus Super

Eligibility Requirements

Final or penultimate year university students in their undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students with full working rights

Criminal reference check (required)