Senior Advisor, Office of the Executive Director at DCCEEW NSW

, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

146945.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Change Management, Cross-divisional Coordination, Government Processes, Executive Decision-making, Briefing and Correspondence, Stakeholder Management, Report Writing, Speech Writing, Strategic Planning, Project Coordination, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to the protect the state’s environment and heritage. Internal expression of interest * Temporary (Up to 31 December 2026) full-time opportunity * Office location 4PSQ hybrid working supported * Clerk Grade 9/10, salary ranges from $133,348 to $146,945 pa plus super The Office of the Executive Director, Climate Change & Strategy is seeking to appoint a Senior Advisor to the end of 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the Climate Change & Strategy Division, supporting the delivery of major state priorities including delivery of the Net Zero Plan and the energy transition. Leading a small team within the Office of the Executive Director, you will play a hands-on role coordinating complex, high-profile work across branches and divisions. You will use sound judgement, a strong knowledge of government processes and the ability to keep work moving by clarifying requirements, managing inputs, resolving issues and ensuring senior leaders have the information and support they need to make timely decisions. As the Division continues to evolve, we are looking for a values-led, people-focused leader who can guide a team through change, build strong relationships and help drive continuous improvement across the division. About You * Experience in leading and developing teams, including leading teams through change and helping teams adapt to new priorities. * Extensive experience leading cross-branch or cross-divisional tasks, bringing structure, momentum and follow-through to work that requires input from multiple areas. * Able to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines. * Strong understanding of government processes, executive decision-making, approvals, briefing and correspondence pathways. * Builds effective relationships and works collaboratively to get outcomes. Essential Requirements * Extensive experience preparing and editing high-quality written material, reports, speeches, briefings and responses to Ministerial and Executive correspondence, House-folder notes, Parliamentary Questions * Tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field. For more information read the full Role Description: Role Description - Senior Advisor [https://secure.dc2.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtdN6dC4RQSzZ-ndAjZ-oMuo8s_hCTPYTh6yL3axrzYaQMrsMZfAI6DrmJJGCK6v2fgHnFZhLTQtIKwBxzzGfhebd-SaO50v2CNPUf8TcNsmUoObpmqNqhNB1Zt34LTsNFxLzctEFRuuFGBtOmd8cPCw%7e%7e] To Apply If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role. Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment. Applications close Sunday 26th July 2026 (11:55PM). Should you require further information about the role please contact Marthese Nohra, Executive Officer via marthese.nohra@dcceew.nsw.gov.au [marthese.nohra@dcceew.nsw.gov.au]. Looking for more information or assistance in applying? * Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. [https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/dcceew/work-us#toc-inclusion-and-belonging] * How we encourage and support people with disability [https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/equity-and-diversity/disability-employment/employee-support] * Information and adjustments for individual needs [https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/campaign/adjustments-for-individual-needs] for the recruitment process and the workplace. If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au [dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au] or contacting Amanda Paterson, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 02 6360 9017 (please mention reference number 551779). If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander use our Aboriginal applicants guide [https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-05/dphi-working-with-us-guide-for-aboriginal-applicants.pdf] to assist with applying for roles or our Aboriginal Career pathways team at AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au [AEX@dcceew.nsw.gov.au] for a yarn. Find us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/nswdcceew], Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/nswdcceew], X [https://twitter.com/nswdcceew] (Twitter), YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@nswdcceew] and LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/nswdcceew/].

Responsibilities

Coordinate complex, high-profile work across branches to support the delivery of the Net Zero Plan and energy transition. Lead a small team within the Office of the Executive Director to ensure senior leaders have the necessary information for timely decision-making.