Executive Officer

Clerk Grade: 11/12, base salary starting at $149,739 - $173,174 plus superannuation
Employment Type: Ongoing, Full-time opportunity
This role sits within the Strategy, Commercial & Risk Division at NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA)
Location: Sydney or Gosford, Hybrid (in line with DCS policy)

About the team
The Office of the Executive Director of the Strategy, Commercial & Risk Division is seeking an enthusiastic, strategic, initiative-driven Executive Officer to provide high-level executive, strategic and operational services to achieve organisational objectives.

Your day-to-day:

• Your typical day will involve a variety of tasks to support the delivery of NSWTA's strategic objectives as set out in the Operational Communications Strategy 2023-2030, Corporate Plan, NSW Digital Inclusion Strategy as well as projects, programs of work and initiatives, including:
• Establishing project plans and delivering strategic initiatives to support the overall delivery of NSWTA's Operational Communication Strategy 2023-2030
• Monitoring and reporting against strategic, commercial and risk-based KPIs
• Drafting and preparing input on technical subjects into plain language for briefings such as Ministerial updates, executive briefing notes and Cabinet submissions
• Drafting and reviewing correspondence on technical subjects such as telecommunications, P25 technology, regulation, procurement and risk
• Leading the implementation of stakeholder and customer-centric practices, systems and procedures to improve efficiency and outcomes
• Proactively identifying and managing risks and issues, and appropriate mitigation strategies with senior leaders
• Coordinating and facilitating governance meetings to ensure initiatives are on track for delivery
• Building and maintaining positive internal and external relationships to support the delivery of customer-centric programs of work
  

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Relevant qualifications, experience and knowledge of project management and executive support practices
• An understanding of the role of NSW Telco Authority (NSWTA) including its emergency management remit
• An understanding of the operation of the Public Safety Network (PSN), P25 technology, Public Safety Mobile Broadband and NSWTA's customer base
• Knowledge of telecommunications networks in Australia and the regulatory environment in which they operate
• An understanding of NSW Emergency Services Organisations and their mission-critical requirements
• Experience in providing high-level executive support to senior executives and balancing competing priorities based on customer requirements
• Accountability for driving and leading the implementation of organisational initiatives
• Experience in providing expert strategic advice to senior leaders
• Experience in developing high quality briefings
• Passion for building and maintaining collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders using effective communication
• Initiative, a can-do attitude, be independent, organised and display problem-solving strengths
• Experience in using finance related software (e.g. SAP GUI), record management tools (e.g. TRIM and SharePoint) and other project management tools (e.g. Altus and Power BI Dashboards)
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

To apply:

Please click 'Apply' and follow the steps to submit your application for consideration.

Salary Grade 11/12, with the base salary for this role starting at $149,739 base plus superannuation

For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Katerina Xenos via [email protected].

Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.

Closing Date: Friday, 8th August 2025 at 9:59am

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