Senior Associate, Policy

Premier's Department; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 133 000 - 147 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Work-life balance with flex time

Wellbeing support

Inclusive culture

Résumé du poste

Premier’s Department in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate, Policy You to drive cross‑agency policy work shaping state‑wide emergency management reforms. You will provide high‑quality, well‑researched advice to the Premier and Minister for Emergency Services on urgent issues and major initiatives.

Based in Martin Place, Sydney, the role offers a full‑time, temporary Clerk Grade 9/10 package with salary range $133,348 to $146,945 per annum, plus superannuation and leave loading, and a focus on

Qualifications

• Expertise in Emergency Management and cross-agency coordination.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for complex issues.
• Strong project management capabilities with stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence senior leaders.
• Collaborative leadership and integrity in teams.

Responsabilités

• Drive cross‑agency policy work to shape state‑significant reforms.
• Provide high‑quality, well‑researched advice to the Premier and Minister for Emergency Services.
• Lead cabinet proposals, trend analysis, and stakeholder engagement to deliver evidence‑based solutions.

Connaissances

Emergency management

Policy analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-agency collaboration

Description du poste

Premier’s Department Senior Associate, Policy You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Shape state-wide reform with high-impact, cross-agency policy work.
• Bring advanced problem‑solving, policy and project management expertise to support Emergency Management in NSW.
• Full time, temporary Clerk Grade 9/10 role ($133,348 - $146,945 per annum) opportunity up to 30 April 2027, based in Martin Place Sydney.

As a Senior Associate, Policy, you will drive complex cross‑agency policy work that shapes state‑significant reforms in emergency management. The role provides high‑quality, well‑researched advice to the Premier and Minister for Emergency Services, informing decisions on urgent issues and major initiatives.

Responsibilities include Cabinet proposals, analysing emerging trends, and leading stakeholder engagement across government and the community to deliver practical, evidence‑based emergency management solutions.

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

We’re Looking For

• Expertise in Emergency Management: Deep knowledge of the emergency management sector, including experience with cross‑agency coordination, policy reforms, and an understanding of the machinery of government and interdepartmental processes.
• Advanced Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills: Ability to undertake objective, critical analysis of complex issues, draw accurate conclusions, and develop practical, evidence‑based solutions that consider the broader business and policy context.
• Strong Project Management Capabilities: Demonstrated experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering complex projects, including stakeholder consultation, risk management, monitoring milestones, and evaluating outcomes.
• Exceptional Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, facilitate collaboration, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders, and prepare high‑quality advice for senior leaders.
• Collaborative Leadership: Commitment to acting ethically and professionally, supporting a culture of integrity, and fostering collaboration and mentoring within teams to deliver on state‑significant projects and reforms.

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

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Closing date: Friday, 16 October 2026 (11.59pm)

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.

Additional Information: 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 [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.