Senior Advisor Governance, Temporary opportunity until end October 2025 (part time, 3 dpw), based in Sydney CBD

We are looking for skilled Senior Advisors to join DCS's Policy Governance team:

• Salary - Clerk Grade 9/10: $125,693 - $138,510+ super (pro-rata)
• Part time (3 days per week), Temporary opportunity until end October 2025 with the possibility to extend or make ongoing
• Based in Sydney CBD with hybrid working options available
• Talent pool opportunities (for future ongoing, part time, fulltime roles)
• The team sits in Governance, Risk & Assurance, Policy Strategy & Governance Division.

As the Senior Governance Advisor (Policy & Projects) you will join an essential team responsible for the department's corporate policy.

You will play a key role in:

• Developing excellent organisational policies for the DCS portfolio
• Coordinating and contributing to policy development which responds to the needs of DCS and its staff
• Enhancing our internal systems and driving process improvements as part of ensuring quality governance controls.

We offer a flexible, supportive, and inclusive team - we celebrate success, have fun, and strive for efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the manager to ensure fit for purpose policy
• Contributing to the policy process and informing decision making
• Communicating and collaborating with key stakeholders across the portfolio and externally
• Providing project management and support services
• Prioritising demands, assimilating information promptly to ensure outcomes are achieved
• Collating information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience in a senior policy role or demonstrated capability to perform at a senior level.
• Experience in policy development, analysis, stakeholder engagement, review and implementation.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of whole of agency policy and processes.
• Confidence in escalating issues where appropriate and participating in team discussions to share information and respond to enquiries.

This would suit an aspiring people leader who knows good policy, has an eye for detail and is keen to improve outcomes for the Department.

What we need from you
To start your journey towards joining our team, please click on the link below and attach your resume (max 5 pages) and an optional cover letter (max 2 pages).

In your cover letter please share your motivation for applying for this position and your relevant skills.

Salary Grade 9/10, with the base salary for this role starting at $125,693 base plus superannuation

Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Nicole Turner via [email protected].

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Closing Date: 10am Tuesday 18th March

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