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SalaryDirector, 2021-22 COVID-19 Business Support Program Evaluation
- Employment Type: Temporary (9 months)
- Classification / Band: Senior Executive Band 1
- Remuneration: $218,678 negotiable; total remuneration package includes superannuation
- Locations: Sydney CBD, Flexible & Hybrid working options available
- Applications Close: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 at 10:00am
When you join NSW Treasury as the Director, 2021-22 COVID-19 Business Support Program Evaluation you will be empowered to lead the delivery of a high-performing team within the Economic Strategy and Productivity Group. You will play a critical role influencing from the centre of government in NSW.
You will be key to leading and/or supporting fiscal sustainability and value for money for the taxpayers of NSW and promoting sound financial management across the sector.
You'll be given opportunities to further enhance and develop your skills by joining senior executive leadership training programs and being part of challenging projects.
We consider work-life balance a key feature of life at Treasury. You will have a high degree of autonomy to structure your work schedule around times to suit both your life outside of the workplace and in line with deliverables.
Enrich your career with NSW Treasury
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Providing strategic evidence-based advice and support to the Independent Evaluator appointed to undertake the 2023 Program Evaluation, to evaluate the outcomes, implementation, economic benefits, and macroeconomic impacts of the NSW Government's 2021-22 COVID-19 Business Support Programs.
- Supporting the Independent Evaluator by leading a project team to provide secretariat for the 2023 Program Evaluation, including required project management, analysis, and stakeholder engagement in required timelines, in line with the overall direction of the Independent Evaluator.
- Oversee recruitment and manage staff resources over the term of the project.
- Lead and direct the project team to support delivery of project deliverables, including draft and final report findings, and ensure work reflects the direction of the Independent Evaluator.
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and subject matter experts, who helped develop and implement the program, to inform evaluation findings.
- Participate in and contribute to strategic and business planning processes, aligning policy review and development priorities and resources, to support the Program Evaluation objectives and outcomes.
- Identify, evaluate and critically analyse highly complex and sensitive issues, including different evaluation methodologies and stakeholder perspectives, to deliver evidence-based decision making and develop logical, practical and well-balanced advice.
Investing in you
We value our employees, and this commitment is reflected in the development we offer.
Our Leading at Treasury curriculum comprises leadership programs to improve your effectiveness at every stage of your career. Through a mix of self-paced, online learning, in-person workshops and formal programs, you will learn how to lead, influence and engage others
Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:
- Flexible hybrid working at our office at 52 Martin Place, Sydney in line with operational needs
- Continuous Learning at Treasury initiatives We invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge and expertise in in-house educational sessions, various of online trainings are also at your fingertips to access.
- We are committed to providing 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 enhancing physical and psychological wellbeing.
- A range of leave, including generous paid parental leave and other leave to support a range of requirements.
Create positive impact for the people of NSW
You will make a key difference to the people of New South Wales in your role as a Senior Executive.
The Director, 2021-22 COVID-19 Business Support Program Evaluation, provides leadership of the project team established to support the Independent Evaluator appointed to undertake an evaluation of the NSW Government's 2021-22 COVID-19 Business Support Program in 2023-24 ('the 2023 Program Evaluation').
The 2023 Program Evaluation will be undertaken by a temporary project team led by an Independent Evaluator, and will evaluate the outcomes, implementation, economic benefits, and macroeconomic impacts of the NSW Government's COVID-19 Business Support Programs, including the 2021 JobSaver payment, 2021 COVID-19 business grant, and the 2021 COVID-19 micro-business grant.
The Director is responsible for ensuring the team is adequately supported and resourced to deliver a high-quality outcome for NSW and that any project risks, including any policy, delivery and staffing issues, are managed appropriately. As executive sponsor of the project, the Executive Director of MRD will provide support to the Director as needed.
The Director will also support the Independent Evaluator in engaging with key stakeholders, including program grant recipients, business and industry peaks, the Commonwealth and other NSW agencies, to understand program outcomes, delivery aspects, and benefits achieved. The Director will also be supported by an internal stakeholder engagement team, to optimise value from stakeholder insights.
Achieve success as the Director, 2021-22 COVID-19 Business Support Program Evaluation
You will be successful in this role if you:
- Support the rapid development of project team technical capability and expertise in complex areas of public policy and economic analysis, including tailored methodologies for cost-benefit Program Evaluation to assess the program's impact on businesses and the economy, as distinct from other COVID-19 programs delivered at the same time.
- Expertise and experience in leading data analysis that will feed into the evaluation.
- Managing complex and sensitive consultations with diverse stakeholders, within agreed timelines, given varying stakeholder expectations, viewpoints and interests.
- Leading the project team to achieve multiple project objectives, given limited resources, tight deadlines, and the need to identify project interdependencies and balance competing priorities.
We would love to learn more about you!
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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.
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. To be eligible for ongoing or temporary roles you must be a substantive or temporary NSW public service employee.
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 or contact our Talent Advisor Sherif Soliman at sherif.soliman
Close of applications 10:00 am Tuesday 30 January 2024
A concurrent search is also underway
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