Project And Business Support Officer

Job Description

Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services Employment Type: Ongoing Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 07 / 08 Remuneration: $110,266 - $122,058; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available Applications Close: Friday, 7 February 2025 at 9:59am Your day as a Project and Business Support Officer As a Project and Business Support Officer, you’ll act as a critical member of the Secretary’s core support team, providing timely and effective administrative, secretariat, coordination, project, and policy support to enable the delivery of Secretary and wider departmental objectives. The role holder also provides advice on governance and corporate matters to Treasury executives and their support teams. Given the nature of the role, you will be expected to attend the office at least four days a week. What you can bring to the role The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria: Knowledge and experience of NSW Treasury and relevant NSW public sector policies, practices, and legislative requirements, and an understanding of the machinery of government. Proven ability to triage, assess, and provide feedback on Ministerial advice including briefs. Previous work in managing secretariat functions for senior governance groups and experience in advising on corporate services and corporate governance matters. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and coordinate workflows in a high-volume work area, often under pressure, with competing demands from multiple sources and critical deadlines. Ability and willingness to work in an agile and responsive way across the team, pivoting to higher priority or urgent work and providing cover for the Secretary’s Senior Executive Officer as required. Experience of working in the support team of a senior executive or organisation head. Experience in a policy team would be strongly desirable. Investing in you The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in. Benefits of working with Treasury include: Flexible hybrid work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks. Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance. Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training. Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health. Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave. Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills. Interested in working with us? Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform. Application process: Submit an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role. Complete mandatory pre-screening questions as part of the application process. Partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted. To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia. The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of academic qualifications before commencement. Close of applications: 9:59am Friday 7 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr