Premier's Department

Associate Director, Commercial Transactions and Advisory

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Lead high-impact, complex commercial projects across Government which deliver investment and economic growth
• Provide strategic advice and deliver results to realise major city shaping, property and precinct development transactions across housing, education, health, transport, energy, the visitor economy, creative and culture sectors
• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 11/12 ($149,739 - $173,174) role based in Martin Place, Sydney (3 office days per week)

About the Role
As an Associate Director in the Commercial Transactions and Advisory team, you will lead high-impact commercial projects and strategic transactions across NSW Government. You'll work with internal teams, across government agencies, with the non-Government sector and external advisors to deliver investment, economic growth, and liveability outcomes. You will utilise your excellent strategic thinking and negotiation skills to facilitate diverse perspectives, manage complexity and influence others to understand new approaches and practices.

You will join our Commercial Transactions and Advisory branch in the Investment NSW group.

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

We're Looking For

• Commercial Leadership: Proven success delivering complex commercial projects in a public sector, or similarly complex, environment.
• Strategic Thinking & Analysis: Providing strategic advice with consideration given to risks, probity, precedents and analysis of information collected from a range of sources, including legal, financial and economic.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Navigating organisational processes including Ministerial engagement, combined with strong leadership skills and the ability to drive performance in a complex, politically and commercially sensitive environment.
• Project Delivery: Proven experience structuring and delivering large, complex commercial projects, including leading, planning, budgeting, monitoring, and managing internal teams and external consultants.
• Experience at a Senior or Executive level: Delivering specialist and authoritative advice to executive leadership and Ministers.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Make a tangible impact: Contribute first-hand to impactful projects which deliver major public benefits within NSW
• 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
• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• 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 3 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Tuesday, 2 September 2025 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($149,739 - $173,174) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Kangan Chehl, Associate Director, Commercial Transactions via email at [email protected] or 02 9228 3148.

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 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.