Associate Director, Strategy and Coordination

Premier's Department; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Career Development

Work-Life Balance

Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

The Premier's Department is seeking an Associate Director, Strategy and Coordination in Sydney to lead high-impact strategic initiatives that shape NSW's economic future. You will drive investment attraction, industry growth, and international collaboration while guiding a senior team in a fast-paced environment.

As a senior leader, you will build influential relationships across government, industry and investors, delivering tangible economic outcomes and aligning with NSW's Industry Policy and

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading investment attraction, business development or industry growth initiatives.
• Ability to influence senior leaders across government, industry and investor networks.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and managing competing priorities and budgets.
• Strong analytical ability translating insights into practical strategies.

Responsibilities

• Shape NSW's economic future through high-impact strategic initiatives.
• Lead senior stakeholder engagement across government and industry.
• Oversee the delivery of NSW Industry Policy and NSW Trade and Investment Strategy 2035.
• Guide a high-performing team and manage budgets to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Investment Leadership

Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

People & Program Leadership

Policy & Commercial Acumen

Job description

Associate Director, Strategy and Coordination

Premier's Department

Associate Director, Strategy and Coordination

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Shape NSW's economic future through high-impact strategic initiatives
• Lead senior stakeholder engagement across government and industry
• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 11/12 ($154,231 - $178,369) opportunity based in Martin Place, Sydney

Drive strategy, lead complex initiatives and help deliver the policies and partnerships shaping NSW's future economy.

About the Role

You will join our Strategy and Coordination team within Investment NSW. The team works at the forefront of NSW's economic development, partnering with government, industry and investors to attract investment, drive business growth and strengthen the state's global competitiveness.

This is a unique opportunity to influence NSW's economic future. As the Associate Director, Strategy and Coordination, you will play a key role in leading strategic initiatives to support investment attraction, industry development, international education and skilled migration. Working in a complex and fast-paced environment, you will shape and deliver strategies that unlock investment opportunities, support industry growth, grow education exports and attract international talent, contributing to the successful implementation of the NSW Industry Policy and NSW Trade and Investment Strategy 2035.

As a senior leader, you will guide a high-performing team, build influential stakeholder relationships and provide strategic advice that translates into tangible economic outcomes for NSW. Your work will help attract new investment, support trade, address skills shortages and support long-term prosperity across the state.

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

We're Looking For

• Investment & Industry Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading investment attraction, business development or industry growth initiatives, with the ability to identify opportunities and deliver measurable economic outcomes.
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to influence and collaborate with senior leaders across government, industry and investor networks, building trusted relationships and navigating complex environments.
• People & Program Leadership: Experience leading high-performing teams, delivering strategic projects and managing competing priorities, resources and budgets to achieve impactful results.
• Policy & Commercial Acumen: Ability to analyse complex economic, industry and investment issues, translate insights into practical strategies, and provide high-quality advice that informs decision-making and drives outcomes.

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

Closing date: Sunday, 1 November 2026 (11:59 PM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($154,231- $178,369) plus superannuation (12%) 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 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.