Senior Advisor, Governance

NSW Procurement

• Employment Type: Temporary (with view to ongoing)
• Employment Period: 12months up to 2years
• Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 9/10
• Remuneration: $125,693 - $138,510; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Tuesday, 1 April 2025 at 9:59am

Role impact & contribution

The Senior Advisor, Governance manages the development, implementation and delivery of functional programs of work in procurement governance areas including risk, compliance, privacy, complaints, business continuity, policy and programs and evaluations and provides support to key stakeholders to support the delivery of organisational and NSW Government objectives.

You will be joining our Procurement Board Secretariat Group and will be working within the NSW Procurement Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

What you can bring to the role.

In this integral role there are a few things we would like for you to have to best support yourself and add value to the people of NSW.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Provide expert procurement advice and information to relevant government agencies and stakeholders to facilitate the appropriate interpretation and implementation of procurement policies and directions by agencies, to support informed decision making.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating their engagement in, and contribution to collaborative meetings to inform and support procurement development and decision making.
• Prepare and contribute to accurate and relevant strategic plans, committee papers, briefings, publications and reports including analysis and recommendations on governance activities and initiatives to respond to Agency and/or Government requests to expected standards.
• Implement approved initiatives in the governance space to align with Government priorities.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate all aspects of project implementation of new governance initiatives, including risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, project impact and quality measures, to identify and address issues, assess project progress and effectiveness, and achieve project outcomes.
• Maintain awareness of relevant issues, policy obligations, insights, challenges, industry trends and practices and opportunities to recommend innovative solutions that optimise outcomes and contribute to a best practice governance function in line with organisational and government priorities
• Be a part of a governance team that provides Goods and Services Accreditation (Accreditation) advice and information to relevant stakeholders to facilitate the new accreditation applications, and ongoing management and reporting to the Procurement Board in line with accreditation requirements
• Provide secretariat support to governance committees, leadership groups and key stakeholders including preparation of agenda and minutes, and the coordination and quality of papers.
• Maintain an understanding of stakeholder priorities and challenges and contribute to the translation of them into measurable governance solutions and services to meet stakeholder needs and organisational priorities

What can you expect from us

The team you will join is made up of a diverse and welcoming group of people. We understand what starting a new job is like, and to ensure you have the most positive experience we will ‘Buddy’ you up with a team member to help settle you in.

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible hybrid work at our Sydney office with 35-hour standard weeks
• Accrual of flex time for extra hours worked, promoting work-life balance.
• Ongoing learning opportunities through expert-led sessions and online training
• Wellbeing programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Various leave options, including paid parental and carers leave.

Read more about our benefits and how we invest in you.

Enrich your career with the NSW Treasury

You will have an invaluable opportunity to create a positive impact for the people of New South Wales. You will be challenged to provide the best outcomes possible in this role while developing and growing your own skills.

When you join Treasury, you join an organisation that is a whole-of-government financial and economic advisor. Treasury is a critical component of the government and provides advice that informs a wide range of financial, economic and policy driven work for the state of NSW.

As you contribute your expertise, you’ll engage in continuous Professional Development, acquiring essential skills such as:

• Stakeholder Engagement
• High level of Communication
• Process driven within Governance

Gather more insights about Careers at Treasury and learn more about how you can transform your career in a central government agency invested in you.

Interested in working with us

Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

Application process:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
• complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.
• partake in a behavioural based interview if shortlisted.
• under-go work sample exercises if required

A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.

Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.

We embrace diversity

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

NSW Treasury is committed to being an employer of choice for the people of New South Wales.

We currently hold the following accreditations as a:

• a Disability Confident Recruiter with Australian Network on Disability, where we ensure a fair and equitable process without barriers.
• a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer with Carers NSW recognising the development of a carer friendly workplace policies and practices.

We support individuals with disabilities in accessing adjustments during recruitment and at work. For assistance, visit: https://www.treasury.nsw.gov.au/about-treasury/careers-at-nsw-treasury

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Talent Advisor Grace Senituli [email protected].

Close of applications:9: 59am Tuesday, 1 April 2025