Diary Secretary

**Premier’s Department**

**Diary Secretary**

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**
- ** Provide seamless support during peak periods in a dynamic and prestigious environment**:

- ** Leverage proven capacity to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure settings**:

- ** Ongoing full time, Clerk Grade 7/8 role based in Sydney, package includes base salary ($110,266 - $122,058) plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading**

**About the Role**

We are offering an ongoing opportunity for a Diary Secretary at Government House Sydney, within the Corporate Services of the Premier's Department.

In this pivotal role, you will manage the official Vice Regal diary of engagements for the Governor of New South Wales and their spouse through direct liaison with a broad range of senior officeholders and administrative personnel across Government, corporate and community sectors as well as technical system providers.

Working under the direction of the Manager Secretariat, the Diary Secretary will support the Secretariat Team during peak periods, ensuring the Governor receives seamless and high-quality service.

As a skilled professional, you will provide high-level executive and administrative support, managing electronic diaries and correspondence systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

**Government House Sydney**

Government House Sydney, the residence and the seat of administration of the Governor of New South Wales - the oldest statutory office in Australia - is staffed by employees of the NSW Premier’s Department. The team at Government House Sydney supports the Governor in the conduct of their constitutional, ceremonial and community duties.

Collectively, the five functional areas (Protocol, Household, Estate Management, Communications and Secretariat) ensure that every aspect of the Vice Regal program of official engagements and the Vice Regal couple’s engagement with the community are appropriately coordinated, managed and planned; that the official residence is suitably maintained; that the administrative arm of the organisation operates in accordance with relevant policies and guidelines; and that the heritage buildings, contents and grounds are managed and presented to the highest standard.

Our people undertake challenging and rewarding work to support the Governor and to ensure a positive experience for all visitors and guests at Government House. We are guided by our core values of integrity, trust, service and accountability. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.

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

**We're Looking For**
- ** Manage Self**: Excellent coordination and time management skills, a strong ability to collaborate with senior leaders across Government, corporate and community organisations. An individual who takes every opportunity to learn new skills and develop upon their strengths.
- ** Communication & Integrity**: Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to engage professionally, efficiently and effectively with senior stakeholders, clearly convey complex information, and manage sensitive matters with discretion.
- ** Commit to Customer Service**:Strong attention to detail, ensuring high-quality work is consistently delivered.
- ** Plan and Prioritise**:Excellent planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- ** Technology**: Proven experience delivering high-level executive, secretarial, and administrative support, including electronic diary management and using correspondence management systems in a high-volume, high-pressure environment.

**Why Join Us?**
- ** 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**:Access to 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

**How to Apply**
- 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)

**Closing date: Thursday, 22 May 2025 (9:59 AM)**

**Salary**: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($110,266 - $122,058) plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading

**About the Premier's 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-governmen