Business Support Officer

NSW Treasury; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

35-hour standard weeks

Flex time accrual

Learning & development

Wellbeing programs

Paid parental leave

Carers leave

Job summary

NSW Treasury in Sydney is seeking a Project and Business Support Officer to join the Secretary’s core support team. You will provide administrative, secretariat, coordination, project and policy support to help the Secretary and Treasury executives meet priorities.

You will review and edit high-level documents, coordinate briefings and approvals, manage the Treasury Executive Board secretariat functions and deliver responsive business services.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to triage, assess and provide feedback on Ministerial advice, including briefs.
• Experience managing secretariat functions for senior governance groups.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and coordinate workflows under pressure.
• Strong written communication, research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in an agile and responsive way, cover for the Secretary’s Senior Executive Officer.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, secretariat, coordination, project and policy support.
• Review and edit high-level documents and coordinate briefings and approvals.
• Manage Treasury Executive Board secretariat functions and deliver business services.
• Lead and contribute to projects, undertake research and analysis.
• Build relationships across NSW Treasury, Ministerial Offices and public sector.
• Adapt quickly in a high-volume environment with critical deadlines.

Skills

Triage ministerial briefs

Secretariat functions

Governance coordination

Written communication

Analytical skills

Job description

Project and Business Support Officer | Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services

• Employment Type: Ongoing
• Remuneration: $116,981 - $129,492; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available
• Applications Close: Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 9:59am

Role impact & contribution

As Project and Business Support Officer, you will be a critical member of the Secretary’s core support team, providing timely and effective administrative, secretariat, coordination, project and policy support.

You will review and edit high-level documents, coordinate briefings and approvals, manage Treasury Executive Board secretariat functions, and deliver responsive business services that help the Secretary and Treasury executives meet departmental priorities.

You will also lead and contribute to projects, undertake research and analysis, and build effective relationships across NSW Treasury, Ministerial Offices and the wider public sector. Success will require sound judgement, discretion and the ability to adapt quickly in a high-volume environment with competing priorities and critical deadlines.

What you can bring to the role

In this integral role, we are looking for someone who can provide trusted, responsive support in a complex executive environment and contribute value for the people of NSW.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Proven ability to triage, assess and provide feedback on Ministerial advice, including briefs
• Experience managing secretariat functions for senior governance groups
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and coordinate workflows under pressure, balancing competing demands and critical deadlines
• Strong written communication, research and analytical skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise and high-quality documents
• Ability to work in an agile and responsive way, pivot to urgent priorities and provide cover for the Secretary’s Senior Executive Officer when required
• Knowledge and experience of relevant NSW public sector policies, practices and legislative requirements, and an understanding of the machinery of government is highly desirable.

Investing in you

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will 'Buddy' you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
• Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
• Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

As you contribute your expertise, you’ll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

• executive and ministerial brief coordination
• governance, secretariat and stakeholder management
• project delivery, prioritisation and problem-solving

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work.

We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement or visit the following link for more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers

• As a Disability Confident Recruiter, NSW Treasury is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and supports adjustments so candidates with disability can participate fairly at every stage.
• As a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer, we recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities through inclusive and flexible workplace practices.

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Natalie Wu [e-mail].

Close of applications:

9:59am Tuesday 6 October 2026

A concurrent search is also underway.