Premier's Department

Senior Advisor, Strategic Workforce Development

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Deliver high-impact, strategic workforce initiatives across the NSW public sector
• Leverage your project management, workforce planning and advisory skills
• Ongoing Clerk Grade 9/10 role based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.

About the Role

As our new Senior Advisor, Strategic Workforce Development, you will lead and contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of high-impact programs that build the capability of the NSW public sector workforce. You will use research and workforce data to develop evidence-based strategies that align with sector priorities and address emerging trends, challenges and opportunities.

A key part of your role will be working collaboratively with agencies and internal stakeholders to provide tailored advice and support on workforce capability and strategic workforce planning. You'll develop tools, resources and initiatives that support long-term workforce sustainability and capability uplift across the sector. You'll also contribute to government-wide reform and drive innovation in workforce practices.

You'll join a passionate and future-focused team in the Workforce Strategy unit within the Workforce Planning Branch of the People and Workforce Group, playing a central role in shaping a capable, responsive and diverse public sector.

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

We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Workforce Strategy & Development Expertise: Proven experience in developing and implementing strategic workforce initiatives, particularly in capability development, leadership pipelines, or workforce planning framework
• Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications or equivalent professional experience in human resources, business, organisational development, project management, or a related field
• Project Delivery Skills: Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects end-to-end, including scoping, research, stakeholder engagement, change management and evaluation.
• Strong Analytical & Research Capabilities: Ability to analyse workforce data and research to shape policy and program design, and to present findings clearly in briefs and reports
• Effective Communication & Advisory Skills: Confident in writing clearly and succinctly, tailoring communications to a range of audiences, and delivering expert workforce-related advice to senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of the NSW Public Sector: Understanding of the NSW Government's strategic workforce priorities or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge
• Stakeholder Engagement: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support implementation of strategic program.

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 essential requirements and focus capabilities of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Sunday, 10 July 2025 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($129,464 - $142,665) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Megan Doyle, Associate Director, Strategic Workforce Development on [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.