Regional Coordination Officer

Premier's Department

Regional Coordination Officer - Identified

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Provide advice and support to the Associate Director and Director to advance the Government's priorities in community
• Bring your expertise in strategic planning and prioritisation processes
• Ongoing Clerk Grade 7/8 ($113,574 - $125,720 per annum) opportunity available, based in Dubbo NSW.

About the Role

As the Regional Coordination Officer, you will coordinate with NSW Government agencies to ensure regional implementation of whole-of-government priorities, provide strategic advice and support to senior leaders, and maintain stakeholder relationships to address multi-agency issues and enhance service delivery across regional and rural NSW. You will join our Delivery and Engagement Group, Infrastructure and Regional Coordination Branch.

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

We're Looking For:

• Strong Coordination skills: Undertake specified regular, formal and informal coordination activities of relevant NSW Government agencies to ensure the Government's priorities are understood and met at the regional level
  
• Research and Prioritisation: Undertake research to inform the development of strategic planning processes for the region and ensure consistency with the Government's overall priorities and agenda and between related regional planning tools.
  
• Understanding of Regional and Multi-Agency Issues: You will have a strong understanding of environmental, social and economic issues facing regional communities, with the ability to identify, evaluate and escalate these matters to ensure they receive appropriate attention and resolution.
  
• Relationship Management – You will have demonstrated experience in relationship management to facilitate cross sector engagement and delivery.

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 (for non-executive roles) 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 requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Sunday, 16 November :59 AM)

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

Hiring Manager: Melissa Schrader, Associate Director Regional Coordination

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.

This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.

Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community