• Full-time ongoing opportunity based in our Newcastle office
• Salary from $120,859 plus super and leave loading
• While we work flexibly, there will be an expectation that you will live within a reasonable distance to our NSW Public Works location in Newcastle and be able to frequent the office minimum 3 days per week. Some positions may require more than this average.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). The DPIRD is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.

About the role

Join the Office of the Executive Director (OED) in NSW Public Works (NSWPW), where you’ll play a pivotal role supporting a Senior Executive Management group in achieving strategic goals across the department. You will coordinate complex priorities and deliver high-level advice to the Executive Director and senior management, using sound judgment to address emerging issues and assess their potential impact on departmental initiatives. This role is critical in ensuring efficient operations within the Executive Office and supporting the successful execution of key initiatives across the division.

About you
You are a skilled professional with experience in high-level executive support, recognised for your ability to manage complex and confidential matters with discretion and impact. You have a solid understanding of construction procurement processes and infrastructure project management, enabling you to provide informed guidance and support on industry-specific issues.

Your expertise in coordinating detailed submissions, briefing notes, and reports allows you to contribute meaningfully to sensitive projects, ensuring smooth operations across executive initiatives. You’re adept at prioritising requests to address urgent matters and collaborating with team members to allocate tasks for optimal productivity.

With strong communication and interpersonal skills, you thrive in collaborative environments, building networks within the department to represent the OED’s interests and promote transparent information flow across senior management.

Essential Criteria

• A valid NSW Driver’s Licence is required, along with a willingness to travel, which may include occasional overnight stays.

About Us

NSW Public Works (NSWPW) is part of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), supports local and state government agencies to deliver critical infrastructure initiatives by providing expert advisory, planning, design, delivery and support services.  Our work is in the hospitals, dams, water treatment plants and high schools – the real foundations of prosperous communities.  Every day we help shape the ambitious projects that bring progress to more people in NSW. From forging a more sustainable relationship with the land around us, to engineering the big ideas of the future. In every challenge we see the chance to build stronger and more connected communities. We do this by developing solutions that show creativity and grassroots ingenuity, providing impartial advice and support at all levels of government and the private sector, and partnering with experts to maximise the benefits of our knowledge and experience.

In NSW PW offices all over the state, you’ll find local expertise for local issues. We uncover the best talent, scrutinise cost and risk, and bridge the gap between private sector and government. By managing these nuances, projects we work on don’t just get done, they become benchmarks others aspire to.

Applying for the role

Apply online by submitting a current resume and brief cover letter that outlines your skills and experience relevant to the role.

For more information about the role, please click here to view the role description.

If you have any questions about the role please contact Drew Varnum, Executive Director PWA on – 0411 096 058 or drew.varnum@pwa.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Thursday 5th December 2024 at 11:55pm 

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed below for a confidential discussion. 

Additional Information

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.