Associate Director, First Nations Expenditure And Outcomes

• Employment Type:  Ongoing 
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 11/12
• Remuneration: $139,787 - $161,662; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 at 10:00am

NSW Treasury encourages applications from First Nations People.

Stepping into the heart of the NSW Government 

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. 

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

We consider work-life balance a key feature of being employed here. You will have the flexibility to manage your work schedule around times that best suit your life outside of the workplace and in line with organisational needs.

Our Commitment to First Nations people and communities in New South Wales.

Treasury is committed to building genuine and thoughtful partnerships, respect and opportunities with First Nations people and communities.

This commitment is reflected in Treasury’s ‘Innovate’ Reconciliation Action Plan, which outlines our reconciliation journey so far and how we will continue on that journey in partnership with First Nations people and staff members.  Further information can be found via https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/our-treasury-team/supporting-first-nations-people-and-communities

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury 

While we are certain you will already have your own expertise to ensure success in this role, you will also continue to learn and improve your skills in core areas, including:

• Improving and influencing the delivery of First Nations outcomes. 
• Developing and maintaining strong and productive relationships with First Nations communities and networks.
• Developing workable solutions to highly complex and sensitive matters.
• Supporting initiates by providing evidence-based policy, financial and economic advice.

You will join our Policy and Budget group and will be working within the First Nations Expenditure and Outcomes

team. Read more about your future Group and Division. 

Transform and develop your career in a central government agency that is invested in you.

The Associate Director role will provide you with the opportunity to expand your network as you will have the chance to work with multiple teams, agencies, external stakeholders, and organisations to help shape your career.

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.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include: 

• Flexible hybrid working at our office at 52 Martin Place, Sydney with standard working hours 35 hours per week. 
• Accrue quarterly flex time for any hours worked over the standard hours, and enjoy true work life balance
• Continuous learning initiatives to invest in your career. We invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge and expertise during in-house education sessions, and online training is at your fingertips to access. 
• A healthy workplace, both mentally and physically. Our Wellbeing at Treasury curriculum offers regular seminars. From opportunities to connect with colleagues to boost social connection, to seminars on creating better financial health and physical and psychological wellbeing. 
• A range of leave to support you with your needs out of work including generous paid parental leave, carers leave and more.

Read more about our benefits. 

 How your role will make an impact for First Nations Outcomes

In this role, you'll play a key part in developing and implementing strategies to enhance policy advice, frameworks, and public investments for First Nations people in New South Wales. Your primary focus will be leading the design and implementation of a First Nations budget model, guiding sector-wide investment advice. 

The position requires strong cultural capability, demonstrated experience working with First Nations communities, and a deep understanding of the policy landscape. You'll also support the Director in leading a diverse team in a high-pressure, culturally sensitive environment, fostering collaboration and skill development.

This role liaises extensively with other areas within Treasury, with NSW government agencies and equivalents in other jurisdictions across Australia, and with external stakeholders.

Achieve success as an Associate Director

In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW. 

The successful candidate will ideally possess the following:

• High degree of First Nations cultural competency
• Extensive knowledge and experience working on First nations related policy and with First Nations networks
• Strong understanding of public sector financial management and budget processes
• Experienced in leading and managing a team
• Excellent analytical, communication and negotiation skills
• Strong project management capabilities; and
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience.

Refer to the essential criteria in the Role Description.

We are committed to providing you with access to learning and development programs to help you achieve your performance objectives and career goals. Read more about how we invest in you. 

If you have a strong focus on improving outcomes for First Nations communities, then this could be the path for you.
 

Interested in working with us? 

We would love to learn more about you!

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. 

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform. 

NSW Treasury is an accredited Disability Confident Recruiter. This means we provide a fair and equitable recruitment process to all candidates. People with a disability can apply for our jobs without experiencing barriers. We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

People with a disability are supported to access adjustments in our recruitment processes and the workplace. Please visit the following link for contact details if you have a disability and require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

NSW Treasury is accredited as a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer.

We are committed to being an employer of choice for the people of NSW.

How we get to know you:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete several pre-screening questions as part of the application process. 

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process. 
 

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents 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.
 

Eligibility
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. 

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Selen Jalloul *************@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications: 10:00am Tuesday 26 March 2024

A concurrent search is also underway

Click “Apply online” below to start your application.