Associate Director, Executive and Business Management

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government Full time $149,739 - $173,174 per year

Associate Director, Executive and Business Management

  • Exciting opportunity to join Corporate Services division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
  • This is a Clerk Grade 11/12 role with a salary range of $149,739 – $173,174 per annum plus superannuation
  • Ongoing role based in Sydney NSW - hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs

About the role

Provides high-level strategic, operational and governance support to the Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services, enabling effective decision-making, coordination and delivery across the portfolio. The role leads portfolio-wide business planning, governance, performance reporting and executive operations, driving alignment with departmental and whole-of-government priorities. It oversees the strategic operating rhythm of the Office of the Deputy Secretary, ensures seamless flow of ministerial and executive business, and acts as a trusted adviser on critical issues, risks and opportunities to support the Deputy Secretary's leadership of Corporate Services.

Key knowledge and experience

  • Experience in business management, governance, planning or strategy within a large and complex organisation, ideally in the public sector.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide high-level advice, analysis and briefings to senior executives in a complex politically sensitive environment.
  • Experience leading corporate planning, governance and reporting processes, with a track record of driving organisational improvement.
  • Strong knowledge of NSW Government structures, Cabinet and ministerial processes, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
  • Proven ability to build and manage effective relationships with senior executives, Ministers' Offices, central agencies and other stakeholders.
  • Well-developed leadership and communication skills, with experience managing teams or executive support functions to deliver high-quality outcomes.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

How to apply

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025 [10.00AM]

Contact: For enquiries related to the role please contact Sandi Shrimski, Director ODSEC & Strategic Projects via email

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact James Changkaeomanee, Talent Partner via email

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.

Together we:

  • Create social and economic opportunities for the state

  • Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies

  • Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture

  • Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all

  • Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development

  • Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces

  • Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment

  • Support NSW's key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state's diverse cultural assets and history.

We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.


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