Senior Regional Coordination Officer - Multiple Roles

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Career Development

Work-Life Balance

Wellbeing

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

New South Wales Premier's Department is seeking a Senior Regional Coordination Officer to drive complex policy and multi‑stakeholder projects across Western NSW. Based in Dubbo or Bourke, you will unite agencies, Aboriginal organisations and communities to deliver practical regional outcomes.

These temporary Clerk Grade 9/10 roles focus on youth justice and community development, requiring strong engagement, negotiation, and project management skills to improve outcomes for young people across

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing, managing and delivering complex projects or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding regional communities' opportunities and challenges across Western NSW.
• Experience working across organisations, agencies or sectors to achieve shared outcomes.
• Understanding government processes and operating in complex environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clear briefings and advice.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships and navigate differing priorities.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex policy, project and coordination work to support delivery of Government priorities across NSW.
• Bring together agencies, Aboriginal organisations and stakeholders to drive practical solutions and outcomes across the region.
• Engage directly with stakeholders across Western NSW to implement initiatives.
• Review and align initiatives with youth justice, community development and regional development goals.

Job description

Senior Regional Coordination Officer - Multiple Roles

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Drive initiatives that improve outcomes for young people and communities across Western NSW
• Use your stakeholder engagement, negotiation and coordination skills to deliver complex regional outcomes in the Infrastructure and Regional Coordination branch
• Multiple temporary, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945 per annum) opportunities up to 30 June 2028, based in Dubbo and Bourke.

Premier's Department

About the Role

This is an opportunity to work on complex challenges that directly affect young people, families and communities across Western NSW.

As our Senior Regional Coordination Officer, you will lead complex policy, project and coordination work to support the delivery of the Government's priorities across NSW. Working at the heart of government, you'll bring together agencies, Aboriginal organisations and community stakeholders to drive practical solutions and deliver meaningful outcomes across the region.

These roles focus on improving outcomes for young people engaged in the justice system across Western NSW. We are seeking applicants with experience or interest in areas such as youth justice initiatives, youth diversion, community development and contemporary challenges facing Aboriginal Australians. Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and facilitation skills are essential.

Based in the region, these roles require direct and regular on-the-ground engagement with stakeholders across Western NSW.

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

We're Looking For

Candidates may come from a range of backgrounds, including government, community services, Aboriginal affairs, youth justice, regional development, local government, policy, project management or related fields.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience developing, managing and delivering complex projects or initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• An understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing regional communities, particularly across Western NSW.
• Experience working across organisations, agencies or sectors to achieve shared outcomes.
• An understanding of government processes and the ability to operate effectively in complex environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear and concise advice, briefings and presentations.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships, bring people together and navigate differing priorities to achieve outcomes.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.

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: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 (11.59pm)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading. Hiring Manager: Chris Jackson, Associate Director Regional Coordination West on *************@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au or 0484959***.

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.