Advisor, Premier, Minister and Parliament

Premier's Department NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Career Development

Work‑Life Balance

Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

Premier’s Department NSW in Sydney is seeking an Advisor, PMP to support the Premier, Ministers and Parliament team through daily operations, project work and initiatives. You will help ensure timely, accurate advice and high-quality parliament materials while engaging key stakeholders.

The role emphasizes coordination of parliamentary questions, correspondence systems and governance. A dynamic, evidence-driven environment offers ongoing development and strong government impact.

Qualifications

• Parliamentary coordination across Questions on Notice and briefings.
• Management of correspondence systems and templates.
• Guidance to ensure high-quality parliamentary materials.

Responsibilities

• Critically reviews, allocates, tracks, and monitors Parliamentary Questions.
• Administers correspondence management systems and maintains records.
• Provides guidance to ensure timely, high-quality briefings and materials.
• Reports on performance against ministerial correspondence targets.
• Develops staff capability through training on protocols and procedures.
• Maintains effective working relationships with ministerial offices and stakeholders.

Skills

Parliamentary coordination

Correspondence management

Stakeholder relationships

Quality assurance

Information governance

Job description

• Play a key role in supporting the delivery of parliamentary support, management of incoming correspondence, including Parliamentary Questions on Notice and high-profile briefings
• Be part of a dynamic team at the heart of government, working closely with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Ongoing Full-time, Clerk Grade 7/8 role base salary ($116,981 - $129,492 per annum) based in Martin Place

About the Role

The Advisor, (PMP) provides timely, high-level support to the Premier, Minister and Parliament team across daily operations, strategic project work and key initiatives, while fostering and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The role ensures effective, accurate and timely advice, support and recommendations are provided to the Premier, supported portfolio Ministers and department Executive to facilitate informed decision‑making and the successful delivery of organisational priorities.

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

• Parliamentary Coordination: Critically reviews, allocates, tracks, and monitors Parliamentary Questions to ensure accurate and timely responses across portfolio responsibilities.
• Correspondence Management Systems: Administers and maintains correspondence management systems, including system testing, records and settings management, and ensuring templates, processes and information remain accurate and aligned with current requirements.
• Quality Assurance and Team Support: Provides guidance, feedback, and operational support to ensure briefings, correspondence, and parliamentary materials are high quality, appropriately risk‑assessed, and delivered within required timeframes.
• Performance Monitoring and Training: Reviews and reports on performance against ministerial correspondence targets and develops staff capability through training, advice and support on parliamentary, correspondence and briefing protocols and procedures.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Develops and maintains effective working relationships with ministerial offices, departmental stakeholders and parliamentary liaison networks to facilitate information exchange and the delivery of timely, accurate and high‑quality advice.
• Policy, Compliance, and Information Governance: Coordinates information requests and contributes to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of guidelines, processes, protocols, and intranet resources to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.

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

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Work‑Life Balance: Flex time accrual based on a 35‑hour work week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance programs and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff‑led networks supporting diversity and inclusion

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8 role base salary ($116,981 - $129,492 per annum), plus super and leave loading

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.

Reasonable Adjustments:

The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating pre‑screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at [e-mail], 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.