Description:
Premier’s Department
Senior Associate, Delivery Unit
You. At the centre of big ideas.
- Ready to elevate your strategic policy career?
- Drive high-impact government initiatives within the Delivery Unit team
- Clerk Grade 9/10, temporary assignment/secondment opportunity until June 2025, based in Martin Place.
Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary NSW Public Sector employees who wish to be considered for secondment/temporary assignment at or above level opportunity until June 2025.
About the Role
As our new Senior Associate , you will play a key part in delivering the Government’s strategic priorities by managing projects, driving service delivery reforms, and supporting major initiatives. You will add value by providing well-researched advice, preparing high-quality reports and briefings, and ensuring the successful implementation of key projects. In this role, you will make a real impact by assessing policy proposals, identifying emerging issues, and developing sound recommendations to guide decision-making by the Premier, Cabinet, and senior executives.
You will engage with Ministers’ Offices, public sector agencies, and external stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and negotiation to drive critical initiatives forward. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and confidence in navigating complex policy environments. If you are a proactive problem-solver with excellent stakeholder engagement skills, we encourage you to apply.
To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
About the Team
We’re a collaborative team who enjoys working on challenging government priorities. Our delivery works closely with other agencies to help monitor, report and resolve issues to ensure government commitments are implemented effectively and in a timely manner.
A bit about you
- Experienced in managing complex projects, ensuring alignment with Government objectives, and mitigating risks
- Expertise in delivering accurate, high-quality analysis and advice that reflects the NSW policy position
- Strong ability to review proposals, consult with stakeholders, and develop sound recommendations on project feasibility
- Knowledge service delivery reforms or strategic initiatives, with relevant qualifications or professional experience
- Track record in building strong relationships across sectors to drive effective engagement and project success
- Ability to new things and an ability to quickly get across new subject matter.
About the Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier’s Department leads the state’s 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities.
We connect to deliver at the heart of government.
Imagine your career at the Premier’s Department and learn more about the department .
How to apply
Your application should include:
- a cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements and focus capabilities of the role (maximum 1 page)
- an up-to-date resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.
You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the Hiring manager, Nicola Carroll, Associate Director, Delivery Unit, on (02) 9228 3682 or email, nicola.carroll@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au.
To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.
Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.
Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($120,859 - $133,183) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Learn more
For enquiries, please contact Hiring manager, Nicola Carroll, Associate Director, Delivery Unit, on (02) 9228 3682 or email, nicola.carroll@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au.
If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, the team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au.
Our Commitment
The Premier’s Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past, present and future. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and veterans.
Closing date: Sunday, 16 March 2025 (09:59 AM)