Governance Support Officer

• Looking for a fast paced and dynamic role in a unique environment?
• We’re looking for all-rounder who thrives working in a fast paced and dynamic environment to join the Cabinet and Governance Branch.
• This is an ongoing role, grade 3/4, based in Martin Place.

This is an exciting ongoing opportunity to broaden your public sector career and get experience supporting the heart of Government and thrive in a team environment which is collaborative and fast paced!

The Governance Support Officer will provide a range of administrative and support services to facilitate the operations of the Governance team within the Cabinet and Governance Branch.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

• You’re an administrative professional. You have strong experience customer service and administrative support.
• You’re adaptable, resilient and agile, with the ability manage several tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• You have good written and verbal communication skills including preparing accurate correspondence, communicating information on departmental policies and procedures and deal confidently with people at all levels.
• You’re a team player and can provide support to all team activities to ensure that optimal functioning is maintained.
• You have strong skills in standard office software applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, PowerPoint, email, internet and document tracking systems.

The team supports departmental accountability through the provision of advice relating to governance matters within The Cabinet Office and the Premier’s Department, and across the sector.

The team leads departmental and sector policy projects and undertakes corporate governance activities to provide assurance to The Cabinet Office and Premier’s Department Secretaries and senior executives that effective governance systems are in place, which are routinely performed and comply with best practice and relevant public sector policy and laws.

Leading policy, strategy and integrity from the heart of government

The Cabinet Office (TCO) enables robust Cabinet decision-making by ensuring policies and proposals submitted for consideration are of the highest quality and in line with government priorities.

We lead policy, strategy and Integrity at the heart of government.

Imagine your career at the TCO and learn more about the department.

We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve. 

At TCO, you get access to:

• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
• flex leave
• great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
• employee support services
• fitness and well-being programs
• staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network, and the Young Professionals Network.

To start your journey in becoming our new Governance Support Officer, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages).

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

Salary: Clerk Grade 3/4. Package includes base salary ($79,032 - $86,539) plus superannuation and leave loading. 

Closing date: Tuesday, 11 June 2024 (11:59 PM)

Approximate start date: Late June/Early July

For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Rebecca McKinlay on (02) 9228 5***, or email ***************@tco.nsw.gov.au.

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at *******@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.

The Cabinet Office acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, peopl...