Senior Associate Bargaining and Legal Strategy

Premier's Department

Senior Associate Bargaining and Legal Strategy

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Drive impactful change in public sector bargaining and legal strategy.
• Bring your IR expertise and strategic stakeholder engagement skills.
• Temporary Clerk Grade 9/10 ($129,464 - $142, month opportunity based in Martin Place, Sydney

About the Role

The Bargaining and Legal Strategy team is looking to fill a temporary Senior Associate, Bargaining and Legal Strategy role within the Industrial Relations Branch, part of the People and Workforce Group. This role plays a critical part in shaping and supporting whole-of-government industrial relations strategies.

The position provides high-quality, timely and strategic advice on bargaining and industrial relations issues that directly influence government priorities and organisational outcomes. It involves analysing complex industrial matters, identifying risks and opportunities, and developing practical solutions that deliver positive, consistent results across the public sector.

Collaboration with a broad network of internal and external stakeholders is essential, with a focus on supporting the development and implementation of legal and industrial strategies that drive reform and enable the successful delivery of key bargaining initiatives. This position is currently being offered as a temporary 18-month opportunity, with potential to extend or convert to ongoing.

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

We're Looking For

• Industrial Relations Expertise and Strategic Advisory Skills: Ability to identify industrial risks and opportunities, and provide high-quality, timely advice on complex bargaining and legal strategy matters. You will have in depth understanding of employment legislation, government policy, and industrial instruments within the public sector context.
• Project Management: Competence in planning, coordinating, and monitoring projects, including risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Advanced Communication: Skilled in managing complex communications, translating technical information clearly, and writing persuasively across formats.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to anticipate issues, evaluate options, and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
• Collaborative Mindset: Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships across agencies and with diverse stakeholders to deliver cross-sector initiatives.

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

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, 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 cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements and focus capabilities of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Monday, 17 November :59 AM)

Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Liz Robinson, Associate Director, Bargaining and Legal Strategy, on

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

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments 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.