Executive Project & Secretariat Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Flex time accrual

Learning opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Carers leave

Job summary

NSW Treasury in Sydney CBD is seeking a Project and Business Support Officer in the Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services. The role provides administrative, secretariat, coordination, project and policy support at a senior level.

The ideal candidate will triage ministerial advice, manage secretariat functions for governance groups, and work across Treasury and Ministerial Offices in a fast-paced environment requiring sound judgment and discretion.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to triage, assess and provide feedback on Ministerial advice and briefs.
• Experience managing secretariat functions for senior governance groups.
• Ability to prioritise workflows under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong written communication, research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in an agile, responsive way and cover for leadership when required.
• Knowledge of NSW public sector policies and machinery of government is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, secretariat, coordination, project and policy support.
• Review and edit high‑level documents; coordinate briefings and approvals.
• Deliver Treasury executive board secretariat functions and responsive business services.
• Lead and contribute to projects; undertake research and analysis.
• Build relationships across NSW Treasury, Ministerial Offices and the public sector.
• Adapt quickly in a high‑volume environment with competing priorities and deadlines.

Skills

Ministerial advice triage

Secretariat management

Work prioritisation under pressure

Written communication

Analytical skills

Agile/adaptive approach

Public sector knowledge

Job description

NSW Treasury in Sydney CBD is seeking a Project and Business Support Officer in the Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services. The role provides administrative, secretariat, coordination, project and policy support at a senior level.

The ideal candidate will triage ministerial advice, manage secretariat functions for governance groups, and work across Treasury and Ministerial Offices in a fast-paced environment requiring sound judgment and discretion.