Associate Director, Strategic Projects And Programs

**You. At the centre of big ideas.**:

- **We're seeking a strategic leader to manage critical projects, oversee government reforms, and ensure delivery on state-significant initiatives.**:

- **You'll lead cross-functional teams, evaluate complex proposals, and collaborate with key stakeholders to shape policies that drive real impact!**:

- **This is an ongoing role, grade 11/12, based in Martin Place. Sydney CBD.**:

- **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.**:
**About the role.**:
This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate Director to lead the delivery of assigned projects and staff to undertake complex policy 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.

In this role, you will prepare high level advice to the executive of the Premier's Department and the Premier on these matters.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
- You have key knowledge of the emergency management sector, as well as machinery of government, Departmental and cross-agency processes.
- You are a decisive leader, experienced in managing critical projects and driving successful government reforms.
- You have the skills to lead diverse teams, navigate complex initiatives, and deliver results aligned with key objectives.
- You want to make an impact, collaborating with senior stakeholders to shape policies that address significant public needs.
- You understand the complexities of policy evaluation, project execution, and stakeholder management to ensure informed decisions.
- You bring expertise in assessing risks, optimizing processes, and delivering projects that meet government goals on time and on budget.

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.

**About the Department**:
**Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government**:
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities.
- We connect to deliver at the heart of government._

Imagine your career at the Premier's Department and learn more about the department.

**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 the Premier's Department, 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 (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

**How to apply****:

- 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)

**Salary**: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($139,787 - $161,663) plus superannuation and leave loading.

**Closing date**:Sunday 29 September 2024 (11:59 PM)

**Learn more**:
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.

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.

**Our commitment**:
The Premier's Department 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.