Pre mier’s Department Senior Project Officer, Ministerial Executive Services You. At the centre of big ideas. Are you passionate about collaborating with diverse stakeholders and driving impactful projects to success? Join a dynamic team and play a key role in supporting executive leadership and driving impactful change Lead strategic initiatives and provide high-level ministerial and executive support to the Deputy Secretary This is a temporary Grade Clerk 9/10 role, up to May 2026 About the Team The Ministerial and Executive Services team contributes to a range of, planning, reporting and stakeholder engagement activities/ tasks to achieve Aboriginal Affairs NSW’s (AANSW) strategic and business objectives. About the role As a Senior Project Officer, you’ll navigate complex challenges, manage ministerial priorities, and play a key role in delivering impactful outcomes for Aboriginal communities across NSW. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of government, supporting leadership and driving positive change. You. Our ideal candidate. You have relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated extensive experience in managing high volume, sensitive information within a complex organisation You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of Executive/Senior staff and stakeholders You have exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities You’re able to establish and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management You communicate sensitively and effectively with, and understand issues impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description. Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Closing date: Tuesday 19 August, (9:59 AM) For enquiries, please contact Vanessa Williams, Manager Ministerial Executive Services vanessa.williams9@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au About the 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. Imagine your career at the Premier’s Department and learn more about the department. Your career, your way. We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.At the Premier’s Department, you get access to: flexible working arrangements inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching flex leave great learning and development opportunities and professional networks employee support services fitness and well-being programs staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network. How to apply To start your journey in becoming our new Senior Project Officer, Ministerial Executive Services, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include: a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages) a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages) If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679. Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months. Our commitment 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. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.
