<p>We are seeking a policy and research specialist to join us in an active and exciting role in the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta's (CEDP) newly formed Governance, Risk and Strategy team.&nbsp;</p> <p>CEDP provides quality learning and teaching in a faith-centred environment across 83 primary and secondary schools and within early learning and out of school hours care centres in Western Sydney.</p> <p>This is a full-time, permanent appointment that will suit an experienced policy officer looking to engage in meaningful work that will contribute to the transformation of learning for students across Sydney's west. This role liaises directly with leadership across the organisation, partnering with the GR&amp;S team to respond to needs as they arise, provide expert advice and enable understanding of complex policy and regulatory matters. The Senior Policy &amp; Research Officer will lead the coordination, design and implementation of policy setting and strategies to support CEDP responses to Government and other external entities.</p> <p>The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles, a solid understanding of privacy, education and family law, a consultative approach and will thrive working within a high-performing team.</p> <p><strong>What's in it for you?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Have influence on outcomes for the business and our students as a key resource within a brand new team</li> <li>Work directly with some of Sydney's leading educators</li> <li>Join an organisation with a great culture&nbsp;</li> <li>Salary packaging and leave loading available</li> </ul> <p><strong>Accountabilities</strong><strong>&nbsp;of this role include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Undertaking research and analysis to identify emerging policy issues, and review policy options and proposals to inform business decision making</li> <li>Researching and preparing briefings, submissions and papers for the Executive Director and key stakeholders</li> <li>Providing expert policy and legal advice and information, building stakeholder understanding to facilitate the appropriate interpretation and implementation of policies</li> <li>Supporting CEDP government relations and stakeholder engagement strategy, in particular with statutory authorities</li> <li>Coordinating CEDP’s response to state and national education, privacy, family and related laws which will include an assessment of existing system documents, processes and policies</li> <li>Responding to complex privacy, family and compliance issues raised by schools, the community and the CEO including providing general legal advice and support on a range of governance regulatory matters.</li> </ul> <p>CEDP's&nbsp;recruitment, selection and appointment processes reflect our purpose and intent:&nbsp;to provide quality Catholic schooling by strengthening the professional lives of staff, and to improve&nbsp;the learning outcomes for each student within a Catholic faith community.</p> <p>For further information please see below:</p> <p><img src="https://az29734.vo.msecnd.net/static/people/icons/icon_file_small.gif" alt="Download File">&nbsp;<a href="https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtqDEzMq9pKfVgCSnQWE2ZvjFIFvVKeVgRJGD7kyxYEgWQgICg8dxr-93s0tmw3Iv7CeEhKkVPpNSvDTMB1kUOJwZc47HX5zUkiM2qATW3L4QcGQ4CKc9V3NZl4ZCRNRLucI5doZR-MryxD5x3ITecTQ%7e%7e">Position Description - Senior Policy &amp; Research Officer.pdf</a></p>