Associate Director, Policy – Temporary Opportunity and Talent Pool

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Are you a natural collaborator and strategic thinker with public policy expertise?
• Do you enjoy working across a diverse range of emerging and longer-term strategic priorities?
• We’re looking for emerging leaders to join The Cabinet Office, leading policy, strategy, and integrity advice from the heart of government.

The Cabinet Office is seeking applications to fill an immediate temporary vacancy and are offering the opportunity to join our Clerk Grade 11/12 Talent Pool that will be utilised for future ongoing and temporary opportunities.

About The Cabinet Office.

The Cabinet Office (TCO) enables robust Cabinet decision-making by ensuring policies and proposals submitted for consideration are of the highest quality and in line with government priorities.

We lead policy, strategy and Integrity at the heart of government.

Imagine your career at the TCO and learn more about the department.

About the Role and Talent Pool.

We currently have a temporary opportunity in the Social Policy Branch of the Social Policy & Intergovernmental Relations Group within TCO.

Additionally, we are seeking interested policy professionals to join our Clerk Grade 11/12 Talent Pool to fill future vacancies across the Group as they arise over the next 18 months.

To learn more about the Associate Director, Policy role please review the Role Description.

About the Social Policy & Intergovernmental Relations Group.

Social Policy Branch covers social policy issues including Policing, Attorney General, Disability Reform, Family & Community Services the Department of Customer Service portfolios. It is focused on the strategic priorities within and across these portfolios to support improved social policy outcomes for communities and vulnerable people in particular.

Health, Education, Intergovernmental & Priorities Branch covers health, education, skills and early childhood policy, leads engagement with the Commonwealth and States & Territories and supports the Premier in his role at the National Cabinet driving NSW priorities nationally. The Branch also works closely with other agencies and departments to support the Government’s strategic priorities to ensure coordinated policy development.

You. Our ideal candidate.

• You’re eager to make a difference to the communities of NSW and work in a high-paced environment.
• Lead and instruct policy professionals regarding key Government priorities and deliver policy reform on complex social challenges.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Lead a team with innovation, adaptability, self-motivation, and flexibility.
• Contribute to a high performing branch driving big ideas that are based on high quality and useful advice.
• Exhibit robust analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Commit to ethical behaviour and integrity.
• 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.

The work you could do.

Partner with agencies across government to deliver major social policy reform including Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence; whole-of-government Child Wellbeing and child protection issues, key justice and legal policy matters, and on health and education.

Support the government to develop intergovernmental strategy and then help to execute it with the Commonwealth and other States and Territories.

At TCO, you get access to:

• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
• 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.

Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($139,787 - $161,663) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

How to apply.

Your application should include:

• an up-to-date resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.

You can request adjustments throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact Olivia Denis on olivia.denis@tco.nsw.gov.au.

Learn more.

For enquiries, please contact Olivia Denis on olivia.denis@tco.nsw.gov.au.

A talent pool will 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 Cabinet Office acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past, present and future. 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, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

Closing date: Monday, 7 October (11:59 PM)

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.

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 10/1/2024