Leader, People

6 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time $125,693 - $138,510 per year

Parliamentary Counsel's Office

Leader, People & Culture

You. At the centre of big ideas.

Clerk Grade: 9/10

Annual Salary Range: $125,693-$138,510 (plus employer's contribution to superannuation & annual leave loading)

Employment Type: Ongoing, full-time

Location: Sydney CBD (Martin Place)

The Leader, People and Culture provides the full range of customer focused human resources services and advice to PCO senior executives, managers and staff. This role provides organisation-wide and tailored services, initiatives, projects and strategies across all facets of people and culture, including recruitment and onboarding, performance management, talent and succession management and work health and safety and establishment management. The role fosters a positive corporate culture, including through use of engagement and feedback tools.

For further information including a full list of key accountabilities click here to view the role description.

Key Knowledge and Experience

  • Demonstrated knowledge of relevant government legislation (including the Government Sector Employment Act 2013, Rules, Regulations, and conditions award), government policies and reforms (including senior executive mobility guidelines, change management guidelines and consultation arrangements), and current public sector trends.
  • Experience with HR modules within the SAP (or other ERP) system

Essential Requirements

  • Tertiary qualifications in human resource management or equivalent relevant human resources experience.

About the Parliamentary Counsel's Office (PCO)

The Parliamentary Counsel's Office (PCO) is headed by the Parliamentary Counsel and is a Public Service executive agency related to The Cabinet Office under the Government Sector Employment Act

What we do

We are responsible for drafting and providing access to most of the legislation for New South Wales. We draft all Bills for Acts required for introduction into Parliament. We also draft a wide range of statutory instruments, including regulations, rules, proclamations, orders and environmental planning instruments (EPIs). For more information about the PCO, click here.

How to apply

Please attach your resume (max 5 pages) and cover letter (max 2 pages) by clicking 'Apply Online'.

In your cover letter please outline your motivation for applying for this position, describe your experience in managing a team, and demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the knowledge, capabilities and essential requirements of this role.

Closing date: 18 November 2025 at 10:00AM

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future ongoing and temporary opportunities.

The selection process will include undertaking assessments to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend for an interview and undertake at least two other capability assessment exercise.

Our commitment

We are committed to continue hiring people with a variety of skills, experience and backgrounds, reflecting the community we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

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