• Unique opportunity to provide expert advice and support services to executives
• Temporary full-time role until September 2025
• Sydney or regional location encouraged with hybrid working supported
• TRP from $231k to $255k including superannuation

We are currently seeking to appoint a Director Office of the Deputy Secretary to join our Corporate Services team.

Reporting into the Deputy Secretary Corporate Services, you will play a pivotal role in leading a small team in the provision of high-level policy, planning, executive and operational support services to facilitate the achievement of organisational objectives.

You will also be responsible for managing a range of corporate, executive, administrative and ministerial support ensuring that high quality services are delivered in an effective and efficient manner. This will include leading the coordination of strategic and operational advice, including managing the flow of policy proposals, business cases and briefing notes through to the Office of the Secretary, Ministerial Office’s, and other government entities.

For more information read the full Role Description: Director Office of the Deputy Secretary

About You
To be successful in this role, you will be a highly motivated leader with extensive experience in providing strategic advice and solutions within a corporate services environment for a similar large and complex organisation. It is essential that you have demonstrated experience in strategic planning, executive services, and the successful delivery of policy, program and/or reform initiatives.

The key to your success will be your ability to influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders and a strong commitment to building relationships, customer service and delivering quality outcomes. You will also be someone who considers themselves as an avid problem solver with the ability to work through and provide innovation solutions to complex business matters.

Additionally, you will demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills with a track record of driving high performance and continuous improvement within a team.

About Us
The Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) improves the liveability and prosperity of NSW. To achieve this, we: create vibrant, productive spaces and precincts; manage lands, assets and property effectively and deliver affordable and diverse housing. We strive to be a high-performing, world-class public service organisation that celebrates and reflects the full diversity of the community we serve and builds the cultural capability of our department to improve outcomes with and for Aboriginal people, communities and entities. 

We are an inclusive and accessible workplace, where your individual contributions are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to feel a sense of connection and belonging. DPHI supports various employee affinity groups, practices flexible working, offers job share and workplace adjustments.

To Apply
If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close on Thursday 28 November 2024 at 11:55pm

Should you require further information about the role please contact Melissa Chetcuti, A/Senior Manager Talent Acquisition via email at melissa.chetcuti@dpie.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?
We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process, ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Contact the Talent Team via talent.acquisition@dpie.nsw.gov.au or (02) 63637676​ - HR Support, option 3, DPHI People Advisory, option 1 and reference 'Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number'.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander check out our Aboriginal guide to applying for a role.