Job Description

Premier’s Department

Senior Associate, Industry Missions

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Shape NSW's economic future through strategic industry investment initiatives
• Bring commercial or industry stakeholder engagement, project delivery and strategic investment thinking expertise
• Ongoing, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945 per annum) opportunity based in Martin Place, Sydney

Help drive investment attraction and industry growth across NSW's technology ecosystem by delivering high-impact initiatives that support government priorities and economic prosperity.

About the Role

Are you passionate about technology, economic development, industry growth and investment attraction? As the Senior Associate, Industry Missions, you'll play a key role in designing and delivering initiatives that attract investment, strengthen priority industries and support the NSW Government's economic agenda.

You will join our Industry Missions’ Critical and Enabling Technologies team within the Industry and Investment branch at Investment NSW. The team is responsible for driving industry development and investment attraction initiatives in priority sectors, supporting the delivery of the NSW Industry Policy and NSW Trade and Investment Strategy 2035.

Working across government and industry, you'll lead complex projects, provide strategic advice, develop influential stakeholder relationships and to help technology companies build a business case to invest and expand in NSW. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the intersection of policy, strategy and economic growth while contributing to outcomes that have a lasting impact on the state.

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

We're Looking For

• Industry experience and Investment Attraction: Demonstrated commercial experience attracting and delivering investment outcomes, building strategic partnerships and delivering economic growth outcomes
• Project leadership: Proven ability to deliver complex projects from initiation through to completion, balancing competing priorities with competitive timelines while achieving measurable outcomes
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Proven ability to build trusted relationships across government, industry and investment stakeholders, influencing outcomes and navigating complex environments
• Strategic Analysis & Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide evidence-based advice, translate complex issues into practical solutions and contribute to investment and industry development initiatives

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: Thursday, 8 October 2026 (11:59 PM)

Salary: Classification Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading

Hiring Manager: Pearl Li, Associate Director, Pearl.Li@investment.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.