Advisor, Cabinet and Committees

Advisor, Cabinet and Committees, Ongoing, Sydney

This role is a salary Grade 7/8 with the base salary for this role starting at $106,025 - $117,363 base plus superannuation, commensurate with experience.

Join INSW and play your part in creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for NSW!

About the Role

Are you enthusiastic about fostering high-level engagement and coordination within the public sector? Are you prepared to play a role in shaping policies that propel the progress of infrastructure development in New South Wales? We're on the lookout for a dynamic and detail-oriented professional to join us as an Advisor, Cabinet and Committees at Infrastructure NSW (INSW).

In this role, you'll be instrumental in steering INSW's proactive engagement with the NSW Cabinet system. Your duties will encompass supporting the coordination of INSW's Cabinet and Committee forward program and actively participating in the broader Cabinet system. Additionally, you'll provide vital secretariat support for specified committees, including the INSW Board, Audit and Risk Committee and the Executive Infrastructure Group. Join us in this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the infrastructure landscape of New South Wales!

Some of the key accountabilities for the role include:

• Supporting the Associate Director, Cabinet and Committees to coordinate INSW's proactive engagement with the Cabinet system, including the coordination of INSW's Cabinet and Committee forward program, INSW advice on other agencies' Cabinet Submissions, and other involvement with the Cabinet system.
• Supporting INSW's engagement with the Cabinet process and with the preparation of Cabinet proposals and submissions in accordance with established processes and practice, and within specified timeframes.
• Performing Secretariat functions for specified committees across INSW which support the achievement of organisational objectives.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with key internal and external stakeholders.

About You

The ideal candidate possesses proven experience in administrative roles, delivering invaluable support to senior committees and stakeholders while upholding the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality. With a comprehensive understanding of government sector operations and familiarity with Cabinet processes, combined with exceptional communication skills, you excel in facilitating seamless engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, your strong organisational and coordination skills guarantee streamlined operations, and you bring advanced proficiency in the Microsoft suite of products.

The ideal candidate comes with a proven track record in administrative roles.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role description.

For any questions regarding the recruitment please contact Lucinda Pham via email at ************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au.

Why work for INSW?

Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act.

Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW's infrastructure program through independent reviews and expert analysis; recommending infrastructure projects to the NSW Treasurer for funding from the Restart NSW fund; and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.

We offer flexible working including hybrid options, and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career progression, and learning and development. We offer our employees discounted gym membership, study assistance, salary packaging, and are conveniently located near Wynyard station in Sydney's newest waterfront precinct at Barangaroo.

Our commitment to diversity

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and women.

We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.

How to Apply!

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and no more than a two-page cover letter which addresses;

1. How do your skills and experiences align with the Advisor, Cabinet and Committees role?

1. What unique value can you bring to INSW if you are successful in this position?

Closing Date: Monday, 25 March 2024 [9.59am]

Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the 'Apply now' link below.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at ***************@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au

For technical support, please contact *******@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679