Associate, Delivery Unit

Premier's Department

Associate, Delivery Unit

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Support delivery of NSW Government priorities through high-impact projects and reforms
• Strong research, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills essential
• Temporary, Clerk Grade 7/8 role until 31 December 2025, based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.
  

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 a period up to 31 December 2025.

About the Role

Join the Delivery Unit team within the Delivery and Assurance Branch as our Associate.

As an Associate, you will contribute to delivering the Government's strategic priorities by supporting key projects, service delivery reforms, and major initiatives. This role plays a vital part in keeping our work on track - coordinating and analysing critical data, supporting robust reporting and briefing processes, and helping ensure high-quality updates reach the Premier and Cabinet. You'll assist in developing and maintaining project plans and contribute to preparing briefs and Cabinet submissions.

You'll work closely with public sector agencies, internal and external stakeholders, building strong relationships and supporting transparent, consistent reporting. To thrive in this role, you'll bring strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

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

About the Team

We're a collaborative team who enjoys working on challenging government priorities. We work closely with other agencies to help monitor, report and resolve issues to ensure government commitments are implemented effectively and in a timely manner.

We're Looking For

• Policy and Project Delivery: Experience contributing to service delivery reforms or strategic initiatives aligned with government priorities
• Research and Analysis: Strong skills in data analysis and research to support evidence-based decision making and reporting
• Project Management: Ability to develop, monitor and report on project plans, milestones, and deliverables within dynamic environments
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing briefs, reports, and ministerial correspondence
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build and maintain productive relationships across agencies and stakeholders to facilitate delivery
• Teamwork: Collaborative approach with a willingness to support continuous business improvement and knowledge sharing

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

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: Tuesday, 19 August :59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574 - $125,720) plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Tara Kennedy, Associate Director, Delivery Unit 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, a career at Premier's Department and Government House Sydney.

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 temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.