Premier's Department

Senior Associate, Capability Development

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Do you enjoy strategic thinking, cross-agency coordination and capability development?
• Join a dynamic team at the heart of government, where you'll shape emergency management policy, lead capability uplift, and drive continuous improvement to deliver meaningful outcomes for communities across NSW.
• Temporary Clerk Grade 9/10 ($129,464 - $142,665) role available until 23 October 2026 with potential to extend, based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.

About the Role

As a Senior Associate, Capability Development, you will lead complex policy and project work focused on emergency management reform and capability development. You'll provide high-level advice to the Premier and senior executives, coordinate cross-agency initiatives, and contribute to service delivery improvements that support NSW communities during times of crisis.

Key priorities include developing and implementing strategic initiatives, designing and delivering components of the NSW Emergency Management Curriculum and driving continuous improvement across emergency management arrangements and programs.

You will join the Emergency Management team within the Delivery and Engagement Group. This branch plays a critical role in coordinating whole-of-government responses to urgent issues and crises, ensuring effective collaboration across agencies to deliver impactful outcomes for the people of NSW.

The role is currently available on a temporary basis until 23 October 2026, with the potential to extend or convert to ongoing.

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

We're Looking For

• Emergency Management Expertise: Existing knowledge of the emergency management sector, including an awareness and understanding of relevant stakeholders, policies and frameworks and demonstrated experience in managing complex cross-agency coordination and delivery
• Strategic Project Leadership: Proven ability to develop and implement service delivery reforms and strategic initiatives with a focus on capability development and continuous improvement.
• Policy Development and Analysis: Strong capability in conducting research, developing policy, and evaluating programs, with a sound understanding of government processes and stakeholder engagement.
• Training Design and Development: Experience with managing and/or operating Learning Management Systems, particularly in an emergency management context, will be highly regarded.

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 (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 requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
  

Closing date: Sunday, 16 November2025 (9:59am)

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

Hiring Manager: Lady Fraser, Associate Director, Capability 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, a career at Premier's Department and Government House Sydney.

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.