Associate Director, Regional Coordination

Description:

Premier's Department

Associate Director, Regional Coordination (req40594)
You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Are you a strategic leader looking to drive real change?
• Influence policy, deliver results and lead regional initiatives that improve lives across NSW!
• This is an ongoing Clerk Grade 11/12 role, based in Coffs Harbour

About the role.
An excellent opportunity to lead strategic regional initiatives and drive government priorities that improve communities across NSW.
As our Associate Director, Regional Coordination, you will work closely with senior executives, government agencies, regional leaders and local councils to coordinate multi-agency efforts, provide high-level strategic advice, and ensure policy decisions translate into real outcomes.
This role provides the opportunity to influence state-wide service delivery reforms, support ministerial visits, manage key regional projects, and facilitate collaboration to address critical social and economic challenges in regional NSW. Your work will directly impact the delivery of better services, stronger economies, and safer communities.
To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
You. Our ideal candidate.

• Expertise in coordinating multi-agency, multi-stakeholder initiatives and driving service delivery reforms that address regional economic and social challenges
• Strong experience in providing high-level strategic advice to executives and ministers, ensuring informed decision-making on regional policy and programs
• Holds a current driver's licence and possesses a deep understanding of government structures, agency functions, and ministerial processes
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams, managing complex projects, analysing policy proposals, and delivering high-quality briefings, submissions, and reports
• Possesses a high level of knowledge of regional issues and priorities
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with senior government leaders, councils, and non-government and private sector stakeholders to align efforts and drive impactful outcomes.

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 .
At the Premier's Department, you get access to:

• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
• flex leave
• great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
• employee support services
• fitness and well-being programs
• staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

How to apply
To start your journey in becoming our new Associate Director, Regional Coordination , you'll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

1. a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
2. a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, the team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au.
Salary : Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($145,378 - $168,130) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
Closing date: Sunday, 13 April 2025 (09:59 AM)
Learn more
For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Shaun O'Sullivan on 0447 295 011 or email shaun.osullivan@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.
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 and present. 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, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.