Senior Project Officer, Board Governance (Targeted)

New South Wales Premier's Department; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

New South Wales Premier’s Department is seeking a Senior Project Officer, Board Governance (Targeted) based in Mascot to lead governance, secretariat and strategic coordination activities within the Aboriginal Languages Trust. The role focuses on coordinating Board meetings, papers and actions, while supporting executive services and ministerial engagements to enable informed decision-making.

You will also manage Board travel logistics and contribute to planning, delivery and reporting of

Qualifications

• Governance and Secretariat leadership experience.
• High-level support to executives and ministerial services.
• Stakeholder management across diverse groups.
• Project coordination of strategic initiatives with governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Board meetings, agendas, papers, actions and governance requirements to enable informed decision-making.
• Manage Board travel and related logistics, Ministerial, Executive and Secretariat services.
• Plan, deliver and report on strategic initiatives to support organisational priorities.
• Provide high-level governance, executive and project coordination support to the Executive Director, Board and leadership team.

Skills

Governance

Secretariat Leadership

Executive Support

Stakeholder Management

Project Coordination

Organization & Judgement

Cultural Capability

Job description

Senior Project Officer, Board Governance (Targeted)

New South Wales Premier's Department – Mascot NSW

Senior Project Officer, Board Governance (Targeted)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Be at the centre of Board governance and executive decision-making
• Lead governance, secretariat and strategic coordination activities
• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945) opportunity based in Mascot.

About the Role

As Senior Project Officer, you will provide high-level governance, executive and project coordination support to the Executive Director, Board and leadership team. Board governance and secretariat support are the primary focus of this role, you will coordinate Board meetings, agendas, papers, actions, resolutions, communications and governance requirements to enable effective operations and informed decision-making.

You will also manage Board travel and related logistics, coordinate Ministerial, Executive and Secretariat services, and support the planning, delivery and reporting of strategic initiatives. Through strong organisation, sound judgement and responsive advice, you will help maintain business continuity, governance integrity and the delivery of organisational priorities.

You will join the Aboriginal Languages Trust within Aboriginal Affairs NSW. The Trust promotes, reawakens, nurtures and grows Aboriginal languages across NSW through focused and sustained activity at local, regional and state levels. Its affairs are managed by a Board, with the organisation operating as a separate agency embedded within the Premier's Department.

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

We're Looking For

• Governance and Secretariat Leadership: Demonstrated experience coordinating Board and governance processes, including Board meetings, agendas, papers, actions, resolutions and governance requirements to support effective decision-making and organisational accountability.
• Executive Support and Communication: Proven ability to provide high-level support to senior executives, prepare quality briefings, correspondence and reports, and manage Ministerial, Executive and Secretariat (MES) services in a complex environment.
• Stakeholder and Relationship Management: Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholder groups, manage competing priorities and provide trusted advice.
• Project and Business Coordination: Experience planning, coordinating and monitoring strategic projects and organisational initiatives, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, meet governance requirements and support organisational priorities.
• Organisation and Judgement: Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple workstreams, including Board logistics, travel coordination and competing deadlines.
• Cultural Capability and Community Engagement: Strong cultural capability and experience engaging respectfully with Aboriginal communities, organisations and stakeholders, with an understanding of the Aboriginal affairs landscape and issues impacting communities across NSW.

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, 22 November 2026 (23:59PM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Frances Carlie, Executive Officer, Aboriginal Languages Trust via ***************@alt.nsw.gov.au

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.

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 ***@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.

Targeted Role: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this targeted role and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.