Assistant Advisor, Cabinet

**The Cabinet Office**

**Assistant Advisor, Cabinet**

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**
- **We’re looking for an all-rounder - experienced policy, project, and governance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where every day is different.**:

- **You'll add value whilst supporting Cabinet and Committee operations, and related policy and project work.**:

- **This is an ongoing Clerk Grade 5/6 role based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.**

**About the Role**

The **Assistant Advisor, Cabinet**supports Cabinet and Committee operations by assisting with the coordination of Cabinet and Committee meetings, agendas, and submissions. You’ll review Cabinet proposals, provide advice on Cabinet practice, and work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth decision-making. The role also supports senior executives, Ministers, and the Premier with analysis and advice, and contributes to the integrity and efficiency of Cabinet processes. You'll also take care of administrative tasks and help manage the eCabinet IT system.

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

**About the Cabinet Team.**

We help Cabinet make the best possible decisions to achieve the government’s objectives and benefit the people of NSW - we do this by supporting the Premier and the Chair and/or alternate Chairs of Cabinet Committees and Subcommittees in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of the Cabinet system of government.

We ensure matters submitted for consideration are submitted in the right way, at the right time, in line with government priorities and are of the highest quality. We provide advice to the Premier on all proposals coming to Cabinet from agencies to ensure alignment to government priorities.

We work across the entire sector to support the functioning of the Cabinet system by providing strategic advice and leading on Cabinet practice, developing products and systems, and using our skills and experience to create solutions. We deal with the new and the novel with no two days being the same. We are highly responsive to requests from stakeholders, endeavour to always perform at a high standard and have a keen eye for detail.
- Understanding or experience of government operations, including Cabinet conventions and confidentiality requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, including maintaining working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with agility and resilience.
- Proven ability to analyse and synthesize information and provide clear and considered advice to management and senior executives within tight deadlines.
- Skilled in using technology to deliver good outcomes, including using IT systems for document management.

**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**.

**Your career, your way.**

**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**

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)

**Salary**:Clerk Grade 5/6. Package includes base salary ($97,027- $107,059) plus superannuation and leave loading.

**Closing date: Wednesday, 12 March 2025 (09:59 AM)**

**Learn more**

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.

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 Cabinet Office 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.