Premier’s Department

Senior People Partner

You. At the centre of big ideas.

- Exceptional opportunities for experienced HR professionals to join our People Culture & Talent team at the heart of government
- Bring your expertise and guide leaders and employees through out the employee lifecycle and do impactful work
- Temporary full-time Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945) opportunities for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role for a period up to 12 months.

About the Role

Join the People, Culture & Talent Branch as a Senior People Partner, supporting the Premier’s Department, The Cabinet Office and NSW Ministerial Offices.

As a trusted business partner, this role enables you to build strong relationships with senior executives, leaders and employees to provide proactive, practical and influential advice. You will coach leaders and support employees through complex and sensitive people matters, including employee relations, workforce planning, organisational design, performance, workplace culture, wellbeing and work health and safety.

You will also help shape and deliver people strategies, policies and initiatives that build organisational capability, support highly engaged teams and improve the employee experience. Working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will balance legislative and policy requirements with practical, people-focused solutions that support both employees and business outcomes.

The PC&T; Branch is a highly experienced team of HR professionals and these roles would suit those looking to join a driven,



high profile and supportive team and bring their knowledge and enthusiasm to the forefront on a daily basis.

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

We're Looking For

- Strategic People Partnering: Builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and provides expert, context-aware advice that supports business priorities and informed decision-making.
- Complex HR Advice: Confidently manages sensitive people and employee relations matters, applying legislation, industrial instruments, policies and conditions of employment.
- Leadership Coaching: Supports and influences leaders to navigate workforce challenges, build capability and create engaged, high-performing teams.
- Workforce and Talent Solutions: Brings experience across recruitment, job design, organisational structures, talent management and workforce planning.
- Agility and Judgement: Remains responsive in a fast-paced environment, balancing competing priorities and delivering transparent, accurate written advice.

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

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Provide a response to the two (2) pre-screening questions within the application portal

Closing date: Thursday, 22 October 2026 11:59PM Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 9/10.



Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Contact: Louise Tomany, Associate Director Talent - [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, a career at Premier’s Department and Government House Sydney.

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.

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 temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.

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