Job Description

Premier’s Department

Manager, Ministerial Executive Services – Aboriginal Affairs

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Lead critical Ministerial, Executive and Cabinet services that influence key decisions across Aboriginal Affairs NSW.
• Bring your leadership, judgement and stakeholder expertise to a high-profile role at the centre of government.
• Temporary, Clerk Grade 11/12 opportunity ($154,231 - $178,369 per annum) up to 12 months based in Mascot.

About the Role

As the Manager, Ministerial Executive Services, you will join our Aboriginal Affairs group within the Office of the Deputy Secretary branch. Responsible for leading a dedicated team to deliver high-quality Ministerial, Executive and Cabinet services across Aboriginal Affairs NSW.

Reporting to the Deputy Secretary you will provide strategic advice, coordinate complex priorities and strengthen planning, monitoring and reporting to support effective governance and organisational outcomes. Working closely with senior executives, government agencies and Aboriginal stakeholders, you will build trusted relationships, navigate competing priorities and ensure Aboriginal voices and perspectives inform advice and decision-making.

Further details on the Office of the Deputy Secretary can be found here. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We’re looking for

• Ministerial and Cabinet Expertise: Strong understanding of Ministerial, Parliamentary and Cabinet processes, with the ability to prepare high-quality briefs, submissions and correspondence.
• Strategic Leadership, Governance and Stakeholder Engagement: Lead Ministerial, Executive and Cabinet services while building strong relationships with the Minister's Office, executives and key stakeholders to provide timely, high-quality advice, briefings and reports, and ensure effective governance, policy coordination and informed decision-making.
• People Leadership and Capability: An experienced leader who can motivate, coach and develop a small high-performing team while managing competing priorities, workload performance and wellbeing to deliver organisational outcomes.
• Resilience and Sound Judgement: Remains calm under pressure, manages changing priorities and tight deadlines, and provides frank and balanced advice when required.
• Commitment to Aboriginal Outcomes: Demonstrates cultural capability and a genuine understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with a commitment to improving outcomes for communities.

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 (for non-executive roles) 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: Friday 9 October 2026 (11:59 PM)

Salary: Classification Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($149,739 - $173,174) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Recruitment Contact: Vanessa Williams, vanessa.williams9@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au

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 and a career at Premier’s Department.

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.

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 PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, 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.