Premier's Department

Senior Associate, Program Design & Evaluation

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Are you ready to shape the future of programs and policies by ensuring they are well designed, evidence-based and evaluation-ready?
• Leverage your skills in program design, evaluation, stakeholder engagement and project management.
• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 9/10 Role based in Sydney or Orange. Package includes base salary $125,693 - $138,510 plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading

Join a dynamic team helping to design high-profile programs, undertake evaluations, and inform strategic investment decisions. Collaborate with stakeholders and maximise program impact for the people of NSW.

About the Role

You will join our Program Design and Evaluation team within the Economics and Analysis branch in the Investment NSW group.

In this role, you'll design and evaluate programs to inform strategic investment decisions, ensuring program effectiveness across the Department.

You'll manage complex process and outcome evaluations, develop clear reports for diverse audiences, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape impactful programs, policies, and strategies.

Key priorities include applying rigorous methodologies, overseeing quality control, and providing evidence-based advice to senior management.

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

We're Looking For

• Expertise in program evaluation, including program design, policy, and business case development.
• Tertiary qualifications in economics, commerce, or related social science disciplines or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to present complex economic and evaluation concepts in plain language, making them accessible to a diverse range of audiences.
• A strong ability to engage and collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, including program teams, senior management, and external evaluators, to deliver impactful programs and evaluations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges, navigate complex stakeholder interests, and address emerging issues.
• Experience in leading projects, ensuring quality control, meeting deadlines, and managing project budgets.

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

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($125,693 - $138,510) plus superannuation (11.5%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Brianna Perrens, Associate Director, Program Design & Evaluation, [email protected].

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 [email protected], 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.