Advisor, Emerging Talent

Premier's Department

Advisor, Emerging Talent

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Use your strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver emerging talent programs.
• Temporary Clerk Grade 7/8 fulltime role to 31 January 2027. Potential opportunity for ongoing employment or placement in a talent pool.
• Sydney CBD with hybrid work – 3 days per week in office.

About the Role

As the Advisor for Emerging Talent, you will help design, deliver, and evaluate programs such as internships and graduate initiatives aimed at attracting and retaining emerging professionals. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to deliver talent initiatives, promote career opportunities, and coordinate events.

If you are a collaborative, proactive thinker with a passion for nurturing emerging talent, this is your opportunity to make a difference. You will contribute to high-impact projects such as the NSW Government Graduate Program, which aims to build workforce capability and diversity.

You will join our Workforce Planning branch in the People and Workforce group.

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

We're looking for:

• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within timeframes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Skills in managing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to use data analytics and research to support and achieve deliverables.
• Content Creation: Capable of creating engaging and targeted content for various platforms, including digital and social media.
• Event Management: Capable of planning, coordinating and delivering events, and supporting campaigns and workshops.
• Innovation & Improvement: A mindset for continuous improvement, research, and program evaluation to achieve better outcomes.

We welcome individuals from all experiences and backgrounds to apply. Transferable skills are highly valued. Contact us to discuss the role requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked 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

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A pitch explaining your interest in the role and how your capabilities, knowledge and experience align with the role requirements (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Thursday, 27 November :59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574 -$125,720) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Michelle Grant, Associate Director, Emerging Talent on or phone:

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-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

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 Premier's Department 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.

Additional Information

Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request an adjustment at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at , or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.