Manager, Ministerial Executive Services

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Temporary 12-month opportunity with the potential to extend or convert to ongoing. Based in Mascot NSW. Clerk Grade 11/12 base salary starting at $149,739 – $173,174 plus 12% superannuation.

The Ministerial and Executive Services team contributes to planning, reporting and stakeholder engagement activities to achieve Aboriginal Affairs NSW's strategic and business objectives.

As the Manager, Ministerial Executive Services, you'll navigate complex challenges, manage ministerial priorities, and play a key role in delivering impactful outcomes for Aboriginal communities across NSW. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of government, supporting leadership and driving positive change. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

• Leadership & strategic vision: Lead a high-performing team delivering Ministerial, Executive and Cabinet services, drive corporate planning, prioritisation and performance monitoring aligned with AANSW's long-term goals.
• Policy expertise & governance acumen: Shape strategic policy under the OCHRE framework, translate evaluation insights into action, and embed governance through planning, reporting, and KPI oversight.
• Engagement & collaboration: Champion two-way engagement with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders, build trust, and support whole-of-government initiatives.
• Executive-level support & communication: Provide high-impact strategic advice and secretariat support to the executive, with the ability to produce high-quality work.

We value diverse experiences and encourage you to apply even if you're not sure you meet every requirement.

• Flexible working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements.
• Career development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week.
• Wellbeing support: Employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Inclusive culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network.

Click "Apply Online" and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages).
• A response to two targeted questions (maximum 400 words per question). Not responding to these questions will mean your application cannot be considered.
• Question 1: What skills and experience demonstrate readiness to perform in this role and deliver high quality outcomes in a complex environment?
• Question 2: How do you approach leadership in high pressure or risk-sensitive settings while supporting your team's wellbeing and professional growth?

Salary: Classification Grade 11/12 with base salary ($149,739 - $173,174) plus 12% superannuation and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Sarah Paddington, Director Strategic Support Aboriginal Affairs

About the Premier's Department - Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work. See our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the Our Commitment section.

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by contacting the Talent Team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au or the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade over an 18-month period.

Equity & Diversity: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. This is in accordance with Government rules; Aboriginality must be confirmed if shortlisted.