Protocol Officer

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**
- **2x ongoing (permanent) roles**:

- **Based in Government House Sydney**
**If you have extensive experience in the detailed planning and conduct of busy, official VIP programs, hospitality and travel, this role is for you**

**About the Role**

The **Protocol Officer**, provides timely, expert advice and support to the Governor, Governor’s spouse and Official Secretary in the planning and management of Vice Regal events. You will focus on the protocol requirements of calls by visiting dignitaries, ceremonial events and regional visits, to ensure the delivery of professional and high quality services that meet Vice Regal standards.

You will be responsible for coordinating the participation of the Governor and/or Governor’s spouse in non-Vice Regal events and functions.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
- Has a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Australian protocols and procedures especially insofar as they relate to the delivery of Vice Regal events and programs.
- Thrives on delivering consistently high quality, high volume outputs in a sustained, busy environment.

**You will be responsible for**:

- Coordinating arrangements for Vice Regal functions, including visits to regional NSW, to ensure the delivery of professional and high quality services and compliance with relevant protocols.
- Plan for and prepare briefs for national and NSW State significant days and events, as well as routine day-to-day engagements for the Governor and/or spouse’s program.
- Accompany the Governor at Vice Regal events and undertake diverse duties including acting as Master of Ceremonies, providing protocol services at Investiture ceremonies, maintaining protocol standards, providing advice on protocol matters, briefing the Vice Regal party prior to arrival at functions, coordinating timings and transport arrangements.
- Consult, liaise and negotiate on behalf of the Governor and/or Governor’s spouse with patronage and community organisations particularly when the Governor and/or spouse is hosting or attending a function for an organisation.
- Greet and brief guests who call on the Governor, including visiting Heads of State, Ambassadors, Consuls-General, Ministers, senior Defence Force Officers and representatives of various governmental and private organisations.

**At Government House, 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, DPC Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

**Why work for 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 Department of Premier and Cabinet. The team at Government House Sydney supports the Governor in the conduct of constitutional, ceremonial and community duties.

Collectively, the five functional areas (Protocol, Household, Estate Management, Communications and Secretariat) ensure that every aspect of the Governor’s and spouse’s programs of official engagements and 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 visitors and guests. 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.

We endeavour to make roles flexible where possible and encourage conversations on flexibility on an “if not, why not” basis. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.

**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)

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.

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