Premier’s Department

Associate Director, Strategy and Business Operations (req38645)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

Seeking a leader in financial management, procurement, contracts management and administrative functions to drive compliant and cost effective delivery
Make a real impact by advising executives, managing budgets, and improving business processes
This is an ongoing role, grade 11/12, based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD

About the role.

As our Associate Director, Strategy and Business Operations, you will lead corporate, financial, procurement and contracts management processes to ensure compliance and operational efficiency. You will partner with business to develop budgets and business cases and lead forecasting and reporting to support the delivery of identified priorities. In this role, you will provide strategic advice and operational support to the Group’s Executive while guiding and supporting the Business Operations team.

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

You. Our ideal candidate.

Expertise in financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting within a government organisation
Tertiary qualifications in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field, or has equivalent professional experience
Proven ability to provide high-level strategic advice to senior executives, supporting informed decision-making and business planning
Strong background in procurement, contract management, and governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements
Skilled in implementing financial controls, identifying process improvements, and enhancing operational effectiveness
Experienced in leading teams, managing workloads, and driving operational efficiencies across financial and administrative functions
Adept at stakeholder engagement, balancing competing priorities, and navigating complex financial and governance environments.

About the 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.

We connect to deliver at the heart of government.

Imagine your career at the Premier’s Department and learn more about the department.

Your career, your way.

At the Premier’s Department, you get access to:

flexible working arrangements
inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
flex leave
great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
employee support services
fitness and well-being programs
staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

How to apply

To start your journey in becoming our new Associate Director, Strategy and Business Operations, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
a cover letter addressing how you meet the focus capabilities and essential requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, the team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au.

Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($145,378- $ 168,130) plus superannuation and leave loading.

Closing date: Monday, 24 March 2025 (09:59 AM)

Learn more

For enquiries regarding this role, please contact the hiring manager Zuzka Rumanova on (02) 9513 2051, or email Zuzka.Rumanova@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au.

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our commitment

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.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.

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