Eoi -business Operations Manager - 11/12

Division: Corporate Services- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 57248**Expression of Interest**

**Business Operations Manager**

**Office of the Anti-slavery Commissioner**

**Temporary Employment Opportunity**

**(Expressions of interest are being sought from DCJ employees (ongoing and temporary staff) who would like to be considered for the above temporary employment opportunity.)**
- Temporary Full-Time up to 12 months
- Location: Parramatta
- Clerk Grade 11/12, Salary ($134,411 pa - $155,455 pa), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

**This is an exciting opportunity to help build a new business unit at the forefront of efforts to combat modern slavery.**

**About us**

The Anti-slavery Commissioner is a new independent statutory officer reporting to NSW Parliament, a role created by the _Modern Slavery Act_ 2018 (NSW). The Office of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner supports the Commissioner’s efforts to advocate for and promote effective action to combat modern slavery in NSW. This includes oversight of public procurement, and of government policies and legislation; identification and support to victims of modern slavery; advice and training; and collaboration with business, civil society and the research sector.

**About the role**

**The Business Operations Manager plays a critical role in establishing and building a brand new government entity, the Office of the Anti-slavery Commissioner, to support the execution of statutory functions under the **_Modern Slavery Act 2018_**.**:
**The Business Operations Manager provides a range of critical high-level executive, program and project support services to the Anti-slavery Commissioner and leads the development of effective business operation systems for the Office of the Anti-slavery Commissioner.**:
**Essential requirements**
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

**From role description**

The Business Operations Manager leads the development of robust business operations systems and infrastructure for the Office of the Anti-slavery Commissioner. S/he acts as the Executive point of contact, liaises with stakeholders including Parliamentarians, Senior Public Servants, Business Partners from the Department of Communities and Justice and other NSW and federal government entities. S/he implements, monitors and reports on strategic, operational and project plans to inform decision making and support achievement of organisational objectives. The Business Operations Manager researches and prepares strategic advice, information and reports on diverse and complex policy, planning and operational matters to facilitate informed decision making and business planning.

The Business Operations Manager provides issues management and support, and responds to emerging issues to ensure effective resolution with mínimal risk to the organisation. S/he leads and/or contributes to projects to support the achievement of organisation level strategic and operational objectives. S/he develops and oversees the implementation and evaluation of business planning practices, systems and frameworks. The Business Operations Manager also provides robust advice with respect to NSW Government processes, in the execution and development of Business Cases, New Policy Proposals and organisational structure. S/he will manage and report on the Office of the Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s budget, establishment and other corporate requirements.

**About you**

**You have extensive experience providing high level strategic and business planning advice and support to executive level roles or complex stakeholders. You are experienced in building or developing** business operations systems and infrastructure. You can achieve **multiple objectives, despite limited resources, the sensitive nature of the work involved and tight deadlines, by identifying project interdependencies and balance competing demands and priorities. You are excited to the development of complex systems and team culture during a period of uncertainty and rapid growth and development for the Office, and you **are committed to building** a professional, respectful, empathetic, and problem-solving team culture.**:
**_Does this sound like you?_**

**How to apply**:
To be considered for this role please provide a covering letter no more than 2 pages) and your resume (including the contact details of your referees) outlining your capabilities, skills and expertise relevant to the role. Employees may be contacted to assess suitability.

**Other information**
- This opportunity is only available to ongoing and temporary DCJ employees. Contractors are not eligible to apply
- Employees may be contacted to participate in an assessment process to determine suitability
- This is a temporary role only and employment is for a pe