Policy And Project Officer

Policy and Project Officer, Gateway Assurance and Appropriation Management

• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 7/8
• Remuneration:  $106,024 - $117,362; plus Superannuation and Leave Loading 
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Monday 29 April 2024 at 10:00am

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 

You will join our Gateway Assurance and Appropriation Management team within the Financial Management and Services group. Read more about your future Group and Division. 

As you grow in your role at Treasury, there may be opportunities to be a subject matter expert and to be a key contact for the business group. This may lead to opportunities to move into leadership.

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

The Policy and Project Officer 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 a Policy and Project Officer

As a Policy and Project Officer, you will support Government investment decisions and risk management in the development and delivery of projects and programs in order to successfully achieve outcomes.

You will support the control processes and tracking of annual appropriation throughout the year and play an active role in the development of the Annual Appropriation Bill. This role also supports Gateway Review managers to coordinate Recurrent Expenditure Assurance Framework related gateway meetings, projects and associated reporting activities.

You will also have the opportunity to support Gateway policies, frameworks, procedures, process documents and the development of systems support.

Achieve success as a Policy and Project Officer

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 have: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Public Policy, Law, Commerce, Accounting, Finance or related discipline 
• Project management skills and experience coordinating and delivering projects within highly regulated and confidential environments
• Excellent communication skills to clearly and concisely convey technical and complex information and analysis in plain English (including verbal, written and visual) appropriate to the audience and its purpose 
• Advanced Excel modelling skills (bottom-up modelling experience is highly valued)
• Broad understanding of the public sector environment, the policy process and relevant statutory requirements in particular NSW Government Gateway Assurance Policy and Frameworks and NSW Appropriations Framework 
• Ability to speak up, contribute ideas and commitment to continuous improvement 
• Experience or knowledge in periodic financial and non-financial reporting 
• Salesforce, Prime, and Tableau (or equivalent) experience 
• A commitment to creating an inclusive culture and encouraging diversity of thought 
• Adaptable with ability to manage changing and conflicting priorities 

We are also 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.

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 Kathy Lau *********@treasury.nsw.gov.au 

Close of applications:10:00 am Monday 29 April 2024

A concurrent search is also underway

Click “Apply” above to start your application.