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SalaryExecutive Director, Commercial Assets
- Employment Type: Ongoing
- Classification / Band: Senior Executive Band 2
- Remuneration: $312,681 negotiable; total remuneration package includes superannuation
- Locations: Sydney CBD, Flexible & Hybrid working options available
- Applications Close: Wednesday, 7 February 2024 at 10:00am
When you join NSW Treasury as the Executive Director, Commercial Assets, you will be empowered to lead the delivery of a high-performing team within the Commercial Group. You will play a critical role influencing from the centre of government in NSW.
The Commercial Assets team's mission is to drive financial performance and policy outcomes in government businesses and minimise post-transaction risks and liabilities. We work with businesses to deliver shareholder value and returns, alignment with government policy, and strong governance.
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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:
- Proactively managing the State's investment in State Owned Corporations and other major Government businesses to ensure they are meeting the Government's commercial and policy objectives and provide expert advice to shareholders, Treasurer and Minister, on commercial, policy and governance matters.
- Undertaking critical analysis and provide expert, authoritative, strategic and well-balanced advice and recommendations to develop, update and implement commercial policies within the Commercial Policy Framework to provide a framework for the Government's major commercial businesses to meet organisational and government objectives.
- Develop and maintain networks, lead and engage with stakeholders within and external to government, including Chairs and shareholders to manage the appointment of directors to the State-Owned Corporations and other major commercial businesses.
- Proactively manage the State's post transaction assets, liabilities, exposures and indemnities that arise from significant commercial transactions of the State, including leading commercial negotiations and dispute resolution with counterparties and identifying and delivering solutions to complex issues.
- Lead and drive the development of the business strategy and strategic initiatives in partnership with senior leaders; and facilitate incorporation with organisational strategic planning processes, supporting the strategic plans for the organisation and the Government.
- Evaluate, synthesise and critically analyse highly complex and politically sensitive issues and concerns affecting government business to drive evidence based decision making and the proactive development of sound and well balanced solutions that add value, minimise risk to the organisation, improve efficiencies and facilitate a positive customer experience.
- Identify emerging issues, risks and opportunities and provide timely, relevant, authoritative information, recommendations and advice to the Minister, Secretary, Deputy Secretary and other key internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and facilitate informed decision making.
- Direct and supervise reporting staff, determine operational priorities, monitor and review performance, provide leadership and guidance and facilitate ongoing professional development to ensure staff have the knowledge, skills and support to achieve the Unit's objectives.
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 Executive Director, Commercial Assets has primary responsibility for overseeing management of the State's interests in the State-Owned Corporations and other major government businesses including TCorp, icare and State Super, providing leadership of commercial policy matters including leading the delivery of commercial policy advice, and is responsible for monitoring risk, liability and opportunity associated with the State's post transaction entities.
Achieve success as the Executive Director, Commercial Assets
You will be successful in this role if you:
- Initiate and maintain extensive engagement across NSW Treasury, State Owned Corporations and other major Government businesses and the broader NSW public sector.
- Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate their cooperation with Government's strategic objectives for the businesses.
- Build and maintaining strong, trusted relationships with business executives, chairs and Shareholders across a diverse range of businesses.
- Maintain current knowledge and understanding of diverse government businesses and priorities and managing the complexity associated with the combination of operating environments, community expectations and the political environment.
- Maintain current knowledge and understanding of issues within the post-transaction portfolio, which includes the State's residual interests and liabilities in energy generation, ports and electricity networks.
- Develop and maintain linkages which will allow the Unit to best take its place in, and inform and be informed by, whole of government financial and other risk management outcomes.
We would love to learn more about you!
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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:
- A cover letter detailing your motivation and suitability for the role.
- 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.
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 Wednesday 7 February 2024
A concurrent search is also underway
Click “Apply online” below to start your application.
