Associate Director, Ministerial Briefings and Correspondence

· Employment Type: Ongoing

· Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 11/12

· Remuneration: $145,373.00 - $168,130.00; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading

· Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available

· Applications Close: Monday, 16 June 2025 at 9:59am

Your day as an Associate Director

The Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services (OSMS) oversees Treasury’s ministerial and executive services, including Cabinet, Parliament, briefings, and correspondence. It provides Departmental Liaison Officers and resourcing support to Ministerial Offices and offers advice to the Secretary and Treasury Executive Board to enhance organisational performance. Within OSMS, the Ministerial Briefings and Correspondence team (MBC) handles a wide range of ministerial products such as briefs, correspondence, and advice.

The team focuses on delivering high-quality ministerial correspondence, meetings, events, and information briefs, while also providing training, implementing innovative management strategies, ensuring timely responses, and developing performance transparency reporting.

You will be joining our Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services (OSMS) Group and will be working within the Ministerial Briefings & Correspondence team. Read more about your future Group and Division.

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.

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:

· Demonstrated extensive knowledge of managing ministerial correspondence and brief requests.

· Experience working with Ministerial Offices and senior executive stakeholders.

· Proven ability to problem solve and partner effectively with teams to manage urgent and complex requests, in a high-pressure environment.

· Advanced drafting and/or editorial skills.

· Demonstrated extensive knowledge of or ability to quickly build an in-depth understanding of key economic and budgetary policy issues facing the NSW Government.

· Demonstrated high level knowledge of continuous improvement, change management and succession planning.

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 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:

· leading the provision of expert and authoritative advice, coordination and quality assurance on ministerial correspondence and briefs

· building and maintaining influential relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of ministerial services

· leading and managing the effective allocation of work and developing a culture of high performance and continuous improvement

· providing training in Plain English writing and best practice briefing notes to the team and across Treasury

· leading the day-to-day operational and strategic planning and reporting on performance and deliverables.

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.

Application process:

· a cover letter and 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 and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted.

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 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 David Pryde, [email protected]

Close of applications: Monday, 16 June 2025 at 9:59am

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click “Apply online” to start your application.