Associate Director - Women's Economic Outcomes (Temporary)

Associate Director (Temporary - 12 Months)

Women’s Economic Outcomes

• Employment Type: Temporary
• Employment period: 12 months
• 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: Monday, 26 February 2024 at 10:59am

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.

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:

• Leading and developing team members to deliver quality advice.
• Developing and communicating reforms
• Project manage initiatives that support the Women’s Economic Outcomes

You will join our Policy & Budget group and will be working within the Strategy, Delivery and Reviews Division. 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.

Your day as an Associate Director

As an Associate Director within the Women's Economic Outcomes team, you will take on a pivotal role overseeing projects, directing team members, and providing specialised advice on policies related to Women's Economic Outcomes and gender equality.

Operating within a collaborative, matrix-style environment, your role will include the management of compact project teams to ensure the delivery of work aligns seamlessly with this cooperative working approach. Your responsibilities will extend to establishing connections within NSW Treasury, throughout the NSW Government, and across various Australian jurisdictions to advance projects and drive reform initiatives.

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.

You will be successful in this role if you are: 

• Experienced in providing social policy and economic advice.
• Skilled in project management and project support
• Confident conducting research and critically assessing economic and financial data.
• Experienced in exercising leadership and motivating teams.
• Confident engaging with members of the community and comfortable building networks
• Have excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Customer-focused and results driven.
• Qualified in social policy, law, economics or in a related discipline. Or have demonstrated professional experience and training in the relevant fields.
• Knowledge and understanding of NSW government policies and programs is highly desirable.

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.

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.

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 *************@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications:10: 59am Monday 26 February 2024

A concurrent search is also underway

Click “Apply online” below to start your application.