Premier’s Department

Manager Organisation & Business Support

You. At the centre of big ideas.

- Lead the Business Support functions to deliver compliance across risk, finance, workplace health and safety and business planning

- Bring your organisational skills to deliver excellence and attention to detail

- Temporary, Clerk Grade 11/12 ($154,231 - $178,369 per annum) opportunity up to 6 months based in Mascot, NSW.

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role.

About the role The Manager, Organisation and Business Support leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for coordinating, monitoring and reporting on core business support functions for Aboriginal Affairs NSW. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio, ensuring systems, processes and reporting frameworks are effective, compliant and aligned with organisational priorities.

Key responsibilities include oversight of risk, workplace health and safety, business planning, establishment management, operational reporting and coordination of financial and workforce-related information in partnership with the relevant corporate functions. The role works closely with internal stakeholders, including People, Culture and Talent and Finance, to support effective planning, decision-making and continuous improvement.

The Manager, Organisation and Business Support also plays a key role in performance monitoring, business planning and the preparation of reports and advice for senior leaders. Through robust coordination and collaboration, the role helps ensure business support functions operate cohesively and efficiently, enabling Aboriginal Affairs NSW to meet its strategic objectives and regulatory obligations.

You will join our Aboriginal Affairs team within the Reform and Innovation branch. Further details on Aboriginal Affairs can be found here. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working across a varied portfolio, can build strong relationships, and is motivated by supporting effective operations and decision-making for Aboriginal Affairs NSW.

We're Looking For

- People Leadership: Experience managing a multidisciplinary team of Organisation and business support staff to enable the smooth oversight and operation of Aboriginal Affairs NSW.

- Governance and Compliance:



Experience overseeing the development of the Aboriginal Affairs NSW Risk Register, WHS Framework, Business Plan and financial reporting processes.

- Executive Reporting: Experience leading and overseeing effective reporting functions for the Aboriginal Affairs NSW Executive and Premier’s Department.

- Business Review Leadership: Experience leading the Quarterly Business Review (QBR), ensuring accurate discussions and reporting across Human Resources, Workplace Health and Safety, Budget, Risk and Business Planning.

- Project Management: Experience leading and overseeing all aspects of project development and implementation across a portfolio of complex projects, including business cases, project plans, governance, resource management and delivery to time, budget and quality standards.

- Monitoring and Evaluation: Experience developing and implementing strategies and tools for continuous monitoring and evaluation of projects, including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation and performance measurement.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Experience managing stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issue resolution to support engagement and the successful delivery of project outcomes.

- Advisory and Decision Support: Experience providing expert advice on emerging project issues and presenting recommendations to support delivery aligned with plans, budgets, timeframes and policy objectives.

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 flexible 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 5 pages)

- A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Wednesday 19 August 2026 (10:00 AM)

Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 11/12 ($154,231 - $178,369 per annum) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Haylene Grogan, Deputy Secretary Aboriginal Affairs [email protected]

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 [email protected], 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.

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