Premier's Department

Partnership Officer - Binaal Billa Region (Identified)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• We're looking for a natural collaborator to join our remarkable team
• You'll be leading the communication of government initiatives shaping NSW
• You'll be working in partnership with Aboriginal people and communities to deliver change
• Temporary Grade Clerk 7/8 role, up to 12 months, within the Binaal Billa Regional Team based in Dubbo

About the role.

The Partnerships Officer plays a key role in driving meaningful change by working alongside Aboriginal communities, government agencies, NGOs, and the private sector to develop and implement impactful community-strengthening initiatives. In this dynamic role, the Partnerships Officer will lead projects, foster strong partnerships, and ensure effective coordination, monitoring, and reporting-helping to create lasting positive outcomes for Aboriginal communities across NSW.

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

You. Our ideal candidate.

• Commitment to Customer Service: You're eager to make a difference to the Aboriginal communities in the Dubbo Region
• Delivering Results: You're committed to working with Aboriginal communities to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people
• Stakeholder Engagement: You're able to build and manage relationships and ensuring that stakeholder interests are managed positively and professionally
• Project Support: You can undertake research and analysis to support the development of key projects
• Personal Attributes: You thrive in fast-paced environments, balancing competing priorities with strong time management, discretion, and confidentiality
• Requirements: You hold a current Driver's License and are willing to travel around NSW as required

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure if you meet all the requirements, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Team

The Binaal Billa Regional Team works alongside Aboriginal communities and stakeholders within Central West and Riverina Murray region, promoting social, economic and cultural well-being through opportunity, choice, healing, responsibility and empowerment (OCHRE). The NSW Government plan for Aboriginal Affairs, establish partnerships for economic prosperity, support effective community governance and strengthen cultural identity and language.

Binaal Billa Team supports two Alliances, number of community and stakeholder working groups, assist with Aboriginal Affairs grants, stakeholder and community engagement across Aboriginal Affairs NSW business.

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: Wednesday, 23 April 2025 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($110,266- $122,058) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Rebecca Suckling 02 9733 930, [email protected].

About the Premier's Department

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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.

This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 and as such Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role.

Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977) for Aboriginal people who meet the following criteria:

• is of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, and
• identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, and
• is accepted as such by the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community