Program Officer Premier's Department location Sydney. $93,295 – $102,941 per year.

Program Officer, Program Contract Management and Acquittal, You, At the centre of big ideas. Are you passionate about customer-centric programs that promote sustainable, high-quality job creation, innovation, and investment attraction in NSW.

Two Ongoing full-time roles, grade 5/6, based in Sydney.  Flexible working is part of our DNA. It is the way we work, so you’ll enjoy great flexibility in how and where you work.

About the role working in the Investment NSW team in the Premier’s Department, the Program Officer   will be a key contributor to providing support and program administrative services to facilitate the delivery of business operations and support the achievement of organisational objectives for the Program Delivery team.

The role involves working collaboratively with client-facing teams across the Division to deliver customer-centric programs that promote sustainable, productive, high-quality job creation, innovation, and investment attraction in NSW, thereby contributing to a prosperous and liveable state.

Your efforts will be critical in drafting and preparing correspondence, agendas, minutes, presentations, and briefing notes to support business requirements, as well as in creating high-quality documents that inform applicants of grant program guidelines, rules, and administrative procedures.

You will assist in managing contracts, variations, performance milestones, and auditing processes for programs and applicants. Additionally, you will help maintain and update administrative practices, systems, and procedures to enhance efficiency and service delivery.

Your role will also involve supporting the development of programs and the preparation of documentation for programs and executive staff, gathering, collating, and compiling information to aid in informed decision-making and planning, and assisting in identifying the needs of various best practice processes related to the current grants program under management

You, Our ideal candidate will have relevant tertiary qualifications in legal, commerce, business, or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent, relevant professional experience and training. Experience delivering executive and/or administrative support.

Understanding and/or exposure to legal contracts (desirable but not essential). Experience using Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Strong communication skills. Attention to detail.  We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

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. We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.

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, 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 requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages). Salary Clerk Grade 5/6. Package includes base salary ($93,295 - $102,941) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.