Director, Ministerial, Board and Executive Services at New South Wales Government

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, Process Improvement, Policy Understanding, Change Management, Service Excellence

Industry

Law Enforcement

Description

Guiding the future of NSW education Position details Ongoing role, Senior Executive Band 1 Close to Wynyard station with hybrid work available (minimum of 2 office days per week with additional days as required) Opportunity for a highly skilled people leader to drive service delivery excellence About us At the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), we are dedicated to carrying out meaningful work that drives improvements and elevates student achievement across NSW, now and into the future. We accomplish this by supporting all school sectors with high-quality syllabuses, assessment (including managing the HSC and NAPLAN), teaching standards (e.g., accrediting teachers) and school environments (including setting and monitoring school standards). NESA is a unique organisation in NSW (of around 740FTE staff) with significant state-wide impact, visit our website to learn more about the important work we do. About the role Reporting to the Executive Director, Corporate Services, the Director Ministerial, Board and Executive Services (MBES) is an important cross-organisational role at NESA. The Director is responsible for high-quality, timely and meaningful communication between the Parliament, our Minister, Board and Executive. The Director will lead the MBES team in embedding a culture of process and service excellence across all functions. On a day-to-day basis the role is responsible for: overseeing ministerial briefings, parliamentary business and correspondence, ensuring quality and timeliness. providing expert governance advice and support to the NESA Board and its Committees. providing a lead for executive services across NESA. driving process improvements and technology solutions. monitoring emerging policy issues and providing strategic advice to the Executive Leadership Team. building strong relationships with key stakeholders across the NSW government and the education sectors. About you Our ideal candidate is a highly skilled people leader who will guide the MBES team in advancing their journey of purpose, strengthening their customer service approach, and enhancing their value to NESA. They will play a pivotal role in supporting and enabling governance strategies and processes, ensuring that the team’s contributions are aligned with organisational priorities and deliver meaningful impact. To be successful in the role, you will need: A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline. Demonstrated experience leading coordination between an agency and Ministerial Office and supporting a Board or high-level governance body. Demonstrated experience rapidly understanding complex legislation and policies to apply them to business operations. Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues. A proven capability to lead teams through change and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. For further information we invite you to download the role description. Note: A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance for paid employment is required before commencing in this role. It is not required at the application stage. The cost of the WWCC clearance is the responsibility of the successful applicant. At NESA you will benefit from: An organisation where your contribution has a significant impact. An enviable CBD location (all modes of transport nearby, and excellent coffee and eateries) with refurbished offices Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements Access to discounted health and fitness memberships via Fitness Passport, an employee assistance program and annual flu vaccinations Salary packaging options Working in a purpose driven and ethical organisation with committed colleagues Ready to join us? Select apply and attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages). Also address the 2 targeted questions below in your online application (maximum of 500 words per response - approximately): Targeted Question 1 Describe a time when you successfully led coordination between your organisation and a Ministerial Office or high-level governance body. Targeted Question 2 Please provide an example of your leadership in managing a policy or legislative issue. What was the issue and what did you do to manage it? Advice on applying for NSW Public Sector roles If you need reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process and workplace, please reach out to recruitment@nesa.nsw.edu.au Close date: 27 January at 11.59pm AEST Thank you for your interest, we look forward to receiving your application. Important information NESA’s Statement of Commitment to Child Safety All children and young people have the right to be respected, feel safe, be safe, and protected from harm. NESA is committed to child safety and child safe practices underpinning our purpose of helping children and young people leave school, ready to take advantage of life’s opportunities and rise to its inevitable challenges. We particularly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For ongoing roles, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Australian Temporary Residents may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. A Talent Pool (valid for 18 months) may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles.

Responsibilities

The Director is responsible for overseeing ministerial briefings, parliamentary business, and correspondence, ensuring quality and timeliness. They will also provide expert governance advice and support to the NESA Board and its Committees while driving process improvements and technology solutions.