Reconciliation Action Plan Officer

Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services

· Employment Type: Temporary (with the possibility of an extension)

· Employment period: 7 Months (maternity leave backfill)

· Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 05/06

· Remuneration: $99,938.00 - $110,271.00; plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading

· Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible working options available

· Applications Close: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 at 9:59am

Treasury NSW is strongly committed to reconciliation with First Nations peoples of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, and social inclusion of First Nations peoples.

Your day as a Reconciliation Action Plan Officer

Your typical day-to-day work will include driving the implementation of the department’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) to achieve its strategic goals through sustainable actions, strong partnerships, and greater cultural understanding.

Treasury is committed to building a culturally safe workplace where First Nations people can achieve their career aspirations. The RAP puts these commitments into practice and empowers leaders and colleagues to embed the principles of reconciliation into their day-to-day work.

Proactively building strong relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders is paramount, as is your contribution to improving the delivery of outcomes across the NSW Government through effective communication, collaboration, and advocacy with Treasury teams and agency counterparts.

You will be joining our small Reconciliation Branch and will be working within the Office of the Secretary and Ministerial Services Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

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 knowledge of and respect for First Nations cultures, histories and perspectives

· Experience supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace

· Strong communication skills

· Strong self-management capability and initiative

· Ability to manage straightforward projects or tasks with limited supervision • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills

Investing in you

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.

· Salary sacrifice options available to help you make the most of your before-tax income.

· Fitness Passport providing affordable access to gyms and pools for you and your family

· 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:

· Foster strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

· Navigate complexity and ambiguity, even when information is incomplete or evolving

· Stay flexible and responsive to shifting priorities and changing circumstances

· Balance competing demands while managing stakeholder expectations effectively

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.

Interested in working with us

Submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.

Application process:

· 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 Brie Spurr [email protected].

Close of applications: 9:59am 16/09/2025

A concurrent search is also underway.

Click “Apply” below to start your application.