Senior Associate

• Do you enjoy working in a high-profile, fast-paced environment, on a diverse range of both of emerging issues as well as longer term strategic priorities?
• We’re looking for a natural collaborator and strategic thinker to join the Social Policy and National Reform Group.
• Flexible working is part of our DNA. It is the way we work, so you’ll enjoy great flexibility in how and where you work.

The Cabinet Office is seeking applications to fill immediate Senior Associate vacancies and offering the opportunity to join the Clerk Grade 9/10 Talent Pool.

Leading policy, strategy and integrity from the heart of government

• We lead and coordinate strategy and policy across government, including ]action on the Government’s key priorities.
• We provide expert independent policy, legal and governance advice to the Premier and Cabinet, including on National Cabinet matters.
• We uphold Cabinet conventions and provide stewardship of the NSW Cabinet system to support good decision-making.  

Undertake policy and/or project work to inform policy directions, facilitate service delivery reforms or major initiatives and provide well researched and sound options on which the Department can rely for effective decision making or delivery.

Furthermore, you will play a key part in supporting the processes of the NSW Cabinet and providing policy advice for government decisions, demonstrating a commitment to effective governance and policy execution. 

This recruitment process will be utilised to fill several immediate vacancies (including some ongoing and temporary roles) and to establish a Talent Pool for future vacancies.

We are seeking professionals with strong strategic, negotiation and policy analysis skills and experience to establish a Senior Associate Talent Pool to fill future vacancies across The Cabinet Office as they arise over the next 18 months. 

• You’re proficient in developing and evaluating detailed reports to support public policy commitments and significant projects.You’re capable of reviewing Cabinet proposals, Bills, and project submissions. You have a proven aptitude to contribute to the development of recommendations for sound and feasible initiatives.
• Experience in facilitating liaison and consultation on policy, project, or program issues is desirable.
• You have strong written communication skills and can accurately and persuasively represent proposed policy positions via briefs, correspondence, and papers.
• You can develop, review and edit draft responses to departmental and ministerial correspondence and briefings ensuring key issues are addressed, the information is factual, accurate and succinct, and the NSW policy position is properly represented.
• You can effectively scope and prepare project plans incorporating a variety of resources and stakeholder feedback whilst meeting project deliverables.
• You foster effective communication and cooperative work arrangements across various organisational levels including coaching team members.
• You are highly organised and have proficient project management skills, with experience undertaking secretariat work being desirable. 

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

• Partner with agencies across government to deliver major policy reform.
• Make a significant contribution to the outcomes of the NSW Budget.
• Lead engagement with the Commonwealth on national funding agreements.
• Support the government to develop intergovernmental strategy and then help to execute it with the Commonwealth and other States and Territories.

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. 

• 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 (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

To start your journey in becoming our new Senior Associate, 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 3 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 9/10. Package includes base salary ($120,859 - $ 133,183) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date: Sunday, 7 July 2024 (11:59 PM)

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, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.