Associate Director, Closing The Gap

Associate Director, Closing the Gap
(Aboriginal Targeted)

• Join Engagement, Operations and Governance a Group within the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade
• Clerk Grade 11/12 with starting salary of $139,787
• Ongoing role based in NSW

About the Role
The Policy, Performance and Compliance team have an ongoing opportunity for an Associate Director to support DEIT's Closing The Gap (CTG) commitments.
In the role you will, provide expert economic and policy advice and lead the delivery of a range of research projects, analyses and reports, particularly in support of DEIT's commitments under Closing the Gap to improve Aboriginal employment and business outcomes. This will involve engagement and coordination with stakeholders and applying evidence-based economic principles, to inform strategy, policy, and investment decisions, to develop innovative and fit-for-purpose materials that are accessible to decision makers, and to facilitate the delivery of major initiatives.
Should you require further information about the role please contact Anthea McClintock, Executive Director Policy, Performance & Compliance via
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or demonstrated equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Extensive experience in applying economic principles, undertaking research projects, developing and evaluating policy and strategy options, and clearly communicating complex economic analysis in various forms.
• Demonstrated project management, stakeholder engagement and policy development skills.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! To learn more about the role, please view the Role Description .
How to Apply!
Your?application must?include?a cover?letter and?an up-to-date?resume that?details your?capabilities and?experience in relation?to the above?role.
Closing Date: Friday, 26th January 2024 [10.00am]
Clerk Grade 11/12 $139,787 - $161,663 plus 11% superannuation and annual leave loading.
For any questions regarding the recruitment please contact Laura Steele, Talent Advisor via
This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
For more information about careers for Aboriginal people at DEIT, please contact the Senior Advisor, Aboriginal Engagement, Melodie Gibson via email:
Working at the
Enterprise, Investment and Trade (EIT) helps make NSW the best place in the world to live, visit, study, play, invest and do business.
The EIT portfolio brings together NSW's key cultural, hospitality, entertainment and tourism groups alongside our leading economic development and investment attraction organisations.
We are committed to providing diversity, inclusivity and equality in our workplaces. across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
A recruitment pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.
We are open to the role being primarily based in Regional NSW, with some travel to our Sydney based offices, as required.