Transport Services Scheduler

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Are you looking to work in a face paced environment supporting the Premier and Ministers with rostering, scheduling and management of the Department’s transportation services? If so, this role is for you!
• We have 2 x Ongoing, Clerk Grade 5/6 opportunities based in Martin Place, Sydney.

Driving big ideas at the heart of government.

At the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC), we lead more than 400,000 people in the NSW Public Service to make our state a great place to live, work and visit.

We drive big ideas at the heart of government.

We support the Premier, Cabinet, Ministers, and other government agencies by getting things done. We deliver services and projects, lead policy development, organise key events for the state, and provide innovative ideas we put into action. Our work is challenging, rewarding and different every day.

We’re diverse and ambitious. We believe that we can accomplish great things when people bring their whole selves to work. We’re proud of what we do for the communities of NSW – communities that are reflected in our team.

Imagine and learn more .

About the role.

The Transport Services team are looking for 2 x Transport Services Schedulers to join their high performing team on an ongoing basis. Both positions will report into the Associate Director, Transport Services.

As a Transport Services Scheduler, you will undertake the daily scheduling and rostering duties to support the delivery of high level, customer focused logistics services to the Premier, Ministers and a range of VIP clients and stakeholders in NSW, whilst ensuring compliance with relevant award provisions, internal policies and procedures and work health and safety frameworks and guidelines.

You will need to maintain confidentiality, discretion and tact amongst Transport Services and with stakeholders to ensure client confidentiality and safety is upheld within an environment of political sensitivities.

To learn more about the role please review the

You. Our ideal candidate.

• You can multitask and balance competing priorities, particularly with changes to scheduled requirements of a high-profile customer cohort.
• You can communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (some of the main stakeholders include the Ministers, the Premier and former office holders!)
• You will have experience with rostering, scheduling or allocating support.
• You will be able to work a rotating fortnightly shift roster and provide on-call weekend phone support to ensure service delivery 24 hours per day, 7 days per week as required.

Your career, your way.

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 DPC, 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, DPC Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

How to apply

To start your journey in becoming our new Transport Services Scheduler, 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, Dean Twining, Associate Director, Transport Services on 0408 163 227 or dean.twining@dpc.nsw.gov.au

Talent pool: 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 5/6. Package includes base salary ($89,707 - $98,982) plus superannuation and leave loading.

Closing date: Applications will need to be submitted no later than Tuesday, 21 March 2023 (11:59 PM)

Interviews: Interviews will be scheduled in April 2023

Commencement date: We’re hoping both successful candidates will start by late April or early May 2023

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Dean Twining, Associate Director, Transport Services on 0408 163 227 or dean.twining@dpc.nsw.gov.au. If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.

Our commitment

The NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past, present and future. 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, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.