Job Reference: 365664927

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• We’re looking for a natural collaborator to work on grants and program activities in Women NSW.
• Opportunity to work in the Women NSW Branch, Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations Group at the Cabinet Office.
• This is a temporary role up to June 2025, Grade 9/10, based in Martin Place, Sydney.

About the role.

The role focuses on managing specialist grants and program activities to support the successful delivery of initiatives. 

Key responsibilities include offering high-quality, timely advice to the Director on project strategies, risks, and issues, as well as implementing and monitoring operational plans. 

The role requires coordinating activities across teams and stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring consistency with government objectives. Additionally, the role involves maintaining effective relationships with both public and private sector stakeholders, preparing briefs and reports, and navigating a high-volume work environment with competing priorities and public scrutiny.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

You. Our ideal candidate.

• You’re eager to make a difference to the communities of NSW
• You have excellent advisory skills, enabling you to provide well-informed, strategic insights on projects, risks, and issues.
• You’re skilled at coordinating diverse teams and stakeholders to implement and monitor project plans effectively.
• You bring financial management skills, ensuring funds are used efficiently to meet project goals.
• You excel at building and maintaining productive relationships with stakeholders across the public and private sectors.
• You’re adept at project planning and evaluation, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and reporting on key outcomes.
• You thrive in fast-paced environments, offering sound solutions under tight deadlines and public scrutiny.

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Department

Leading policy, strategy and integrity from the heart of government

The Cabinet Office (TCO) enables robust Cabinet decision-making by ensuring policies and proposals submitted for consideration are of the highest quality and in line with government priorities.

We lead policy, strategy and Integrity at the heart of government.

Imagine your career at the TCO and learn more about the department.

At The Cabinet Office, 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 Senior Associate you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• 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, contact I Work for NSW Support at support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($120,859 - $133,183) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date: Thursday 24 October 2024 (11:59 PM)

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Hannah Schulz-Fulham on email hannah.schulz-fulham@tco.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 and veterans.