Associate Director

**The Cabinet Office**

**Associate Director**

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**
- ** Lead strategic projects shaping impactful policy directions**:

- ** Looking for a natural collaborator and strategic thinker to join our amazing Team to cover a period of leave**:

- ** Temporary 5-week opportunity based in Martin Place, Sydney**:

- ** Clerk Grade 11/12 Package includes base salary ($145,378 - $168,130) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role for 5 weeks.

**About the Role**

You will join our Intergovernmental Relations Team, in the Social Policy and Intergovernmental Relations Group.

The Intergovernmental Relations Team, work across government and with other jurisdictions to drive outcomes on significant policy challenges. This includes NSW Government priorities, major national reforms and international and trade policy issues. Our team is responsive to the priorities of the day as well as longer term strategic agendas. We work closely with counterparts across the NSW Government, other States and Territories and the Commonwealth Government

The **Associate Director** will lead complex policy and project work in the health and education portfolio. The **Associate Director**will provide well-researched advice and options to enable effective decision-making by the Department and guide staff in the same. Recognise and address emerging issues of strategic importance, offering high-level advice to the executive team.

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

**We're Looking For**
- Proven ability to lead and cultivate senior stakeholder relationships, establishing trust and influence to drive impactful initiatives.
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic and/or policy development, planning and coordination across government entities to address challenges and achieve outcomes.
- Ability to lead the review and mapping of policies, programs, and initiatives to provide a comprehensive view of any system change required.
- Strong track record in crafting articulate cabinet submissions to guide policy decisions and facilitate program delivery.
- Sound judgment and initiative in navigating complex issues and diverse stakeholder perspectives.
- Effective collaboration with senior stakeholders across public and private sectors, fostering engagement on policy matters and project initiatives.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

**How to Apply**
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 2 page)

**Closing date: Wednesday 21 May 2025 (9:59 AM)**

**Salary**: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($145,378 - $168,130) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

**About The Cabinet Office**

**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. Learn more about the department and a career at The Cabinet Office.

**Our Commitment**

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

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.

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