Premier's Department

Senior Project Officer

You. At the centre of big ideas.

- Help shape solutions to issues affecting NSW border communities

- Bring your stakeholder engagement, policy and project delivery expertise to the Office Cross Border Commissioner

- Full-time ongoing, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945 per annum) opportunity, based in cross-border communities or regional NSW with access to a NSW government office or Sydney CBD, with flexible work arrangements available.

Lead projects and stakeholder engagement to help solve complex cross-border issues and improve outcomes for regional communities across NSW.

About the Role
Join the Office of the Cross-Border Commissioner and play a key role in helping address issues that impact communities, businesses and government services across NSW border regions. Working across a diverse range of policy and service delivery matters, you'll engage with government agencies, local councils, community stakeholders and interstate counterparts to identify practical solutions to complex cross-border challenges.

As a Senior Project Officer, you will lead research, stakeholder engagement and project delivery activities, provide high-quality advice and briefings, and contribute to initiatives that improve outcomes for regional and rural communities. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex issues with visibility across multiple jurisdictions and levels of government.

To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

- Project Delivery and Coordination: Experience managing or coordinating projects, programs or initiatives in a complex environment. You can balance competing priorities, work across multiple stakeholders and deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timeframes
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Experience building productive relationships with stakeholders across government, local councils, community organisations and industry groups. You can work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders,



navigate differing perspectives and build consensus to progress outcomes
- Research, Analysis and Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills and experience investigating complex policy, service delivery or operational issues. You can assess information from multiple sources, identify key risks and opportunities, and develop practical recommendations
- Communication and Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare briefs, reports, correspondence and presentations for senior leaders. You can communicate complex information clearly and tailor your approach to different audiences
- Judgement and Initiative: Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and respond effectively to emerging issues. Experience working in government, policy, strategy, stakeholder engagement or project-focused roles will be highly regarded.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

- Flexible Working: Broad range of adaptable working arrangements
- Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
- Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
- Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
- Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply
Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

- A resume detailing relevant knowledge,



skills and experience (maximum 3 pages)
- A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements and focus capabilities of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Wednesday, 19 August (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Kellie Urquhart, A/Cross-Border Commissioner on ••••@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au

About the Premier's 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. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

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.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at ••••@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.

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