Associate Director, Health and Stronger Communities Division
- Employment Type: Temporary, possible ongoing opportunity in the future
- Classification / Grade / Band: Clerk Grade 11/12
- Remuneration: $149,739.00 - $173,174.00 plus, Superannuation and Leave Loading
- Location: Sydney CBD, Flexible & hybrid working options available
- Applications Close: Thursday 31 July at 9:59am
Your day as an Associate Director
Are you ready to take the lead on transformative projects and make a real impact?
The Health and Stronger Communities Division leverages a multi-disciplinary team to develop evidence-based solutions and strategic advice for senior decision-makers across various social and economic policy areas, ensuring a whole-of-government approach for the NSW Government.
As an Associate Director, you’ll have the opportunity to manage complex initiatives, delivering strategic advice and thorough evaluations to shape government decisions, policy development, and implementation.
Why NSW Treasury:
- Innovative Projects: Lead groundbreaking work in early childhood education, out of home care, youth justice and digital policies.
- Expertise Development: Hone your skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis, becoming a thought leader in these critical areas.
- Dynamic Team Environment: Collaborate with a diverse, high-performing team in a fast-paced, rewarding setting.
In this role, you’ll not only drive significant policy advancements but also support and inspire a team of talented professionals. NSW Treasury offers a vibrant, supportive environment where your contributions can truly shine.
The team is friendly and supportive, with a culture in which diversity, wellbeing and flexible working are highly valued. We welcome applications from candidates seeking to work part-time or other flexible working.
You will be joining our Policy and Budget Group and will be working within the Health and Stronger Communities Division. Read more about your future Group and Division.
Interested in working with us
Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.
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:
- Experience in research and analysis and the ability to identify trends or anomalies in information.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial and policy analysis clearly and effectively (verbally and in writing).
- Experience in providing high quality economic/fiscal/policy advice.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work and lead a team delivering outcomes to tight deadlines.
- A commitment to contributing to an inclusive culture and encouraging diversity.
- Knowledge of public sector financial and performance management, internal audit and risk management, or governance and compliance issues and trends. (desirable).
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Economics or relevant degree.
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:
- provide evidence-based, insightful and persuasive policy, financial and economic advice
- engage with senior executive stakeholders to shape and drive strategic all of government approaches to key fiscal challenges
- influence and improve the delivery of outcomes across the NSW Government
- lead complex research, analysis and evaluate data to develop sound and implementable recommendations
- manage and foster a diverse, high-performing team through providing leadership and facilitating skill development
- proactively build and manage strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
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.
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. (Cover letter not required answer pre screening questions)
- 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 Scott Walker, [email protected].
Close of applications: Thursday 31 July at 9:59am
A concurrent search is also underway.
Click “Apply online” below to start your application.
