Premier's Department

Senior Program Officer

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• We are looking for someone who can effectively facilitate and project manage a range of NSW programs and services-are you ready to lead initiatives that drive innovation, foster job creation, and contribute to a prosperous and liveable NSW?
• Can you take charge of governance and risk management, while ensuring quality control and post-analysis to support the achievement of organisational objectives?
• Two temporary roles, grade 9/10, based in Sydney or Orange (12 months and 18 months)
• Package includes base salary ($125,693 - $138,510) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

About the Role

The role of Senior Program Officer within the Fostering Innovation Branch of Investment NSW involves facilitating and project managing a diverse range of programs and services within Investment NSW. This includes overseeing the management and assessment of applications, ensuring compliance with program guidelines and governance, and ensuring that the application process is consistent and fair.

A significant aspect of this role is providing high-quality, timely advice to the Associate Director and Director, especially regarding program risks, governance, and the design of grant programs. The Senior Program Officer is also tasked with developing and implementing governance frameworks, performance measures, and assessment tools to monitor progress and ensure that all milestones and deliverables are met.

Collaboration is at the heart of this position, as it involves working closely with internal stakeholders across the Fostering Innovation Branch. The Senior Program Officer must effectively manage relationships, provide expert advice, and resolve emerging issues related to program delivery. Additionally, the role requires overseeing the preparation of reports, briefs, and other documentation to keep key stakeholders informed and ensure that the program framework is continually refined to ensure best practices in the administration and management of grant programs.

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

You. Our ideal candidate.

• You have strong project management skills and experience in the management of programs and services
• You demonstrate experience in Governance & Risk.
• You display excellent Communication & Stakeholder Management
• You have high attention to detail and the ability to draft high-quality documents, ensuring compliance with program guidelines, eligibility criteria, and administrative procedures.
• You are a problem solver and critical thinker capable of identifying emerging issues, providing recommendations, and making decisions to mitigate risks and ensure smooth program delivery.
• You show commitment to supporting quality reviews and continuous improvement of program frameworks to ensure best practices are followed.
• You are adaptable & resilient with the ability to manage multiple tasks and programs under tight deadlines, handling competing priorities and challenges effectively.
• You are proficient in preparing reports, briefs, and correspondence for government and agency stakeholders to inform decision-making.

About the 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.

We connect to deliver at the heart of government.

Imagine your career at the Premier's Department and learn more about the department.

Your career, your way.

At the Premier's Department, you get access to:

• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
• flex leave
• great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
• employee support services
• fitness and well-being programs
• staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

How to apply

To start your journey in becoming our new Senior Program Officer, you'll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, the team at [email protected].

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($125,693 - $138,510) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date: Friday 28 March 2025 (9:59AM)

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Liz Jackson Associate Director, Program Ops on [email protected].

To help us figure out if you're the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6-8 weeks.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our commitment

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.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.