Chief of Staff / Executive Director, Office of Secretary
- Senior Executive Band 2
- $291,356 to $327,510 Total Remuneration Payable
- Sydney CBD location with Hybrid and Job Share arrangements available
- Ongoing Opportunity
About the Department of Communities and Justice
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is the lead agency under the Stronger Communities Cluster. DCJ works to enable everyone's right to access justice and help for families through early intervention and inclusion, with benefits for the whole community. Stronger Communities is focussed on achieving safe, just, inclusive, and resilient communities by providing services that are effective and responsive to community needs.
About the Chief of Staff / Executive Director, Office of the Secretary role
The Chief of Staff in the Office of the Secretary is responsible for the provision of continuous, coordinated, and effective advice and support to the Cluster Ministers, Secretary, and the Executive Team in the Stronger Communities Cluster.
The responsibilities of the Chief of Staff / Executive Director, Office of Secretary will also include:
- Provide trusted and balanced advice to the Secretary on policy, strategic, and organizational matters.
- Lead and manage the Office of the Secretary, serving as the primary point of contact with the Minister's office and coordinating information and support between the Department and Minister's office.
- Influence high-level decisions on expenditure across the Cluster and assist with the management of relevant Governance groups.
- Offer timely expert strategic advice to Cluster Ministers and the Secretary on core business, programs, and services within the Principal Department and Stronger Communities Cluster.
- Foster collaboration and integration across the Cluster, ensuring consistent approaches to advice, programs, and services while implementing policy projects and government priorities.
To read more about Chief of Staff / Executive Director, Office of Secretary role please click here.
Applying for the role
- Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role
- Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum of 5 pages)
- Please note the maximum salary range published is not negotiable.
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
Closing date: Sunday 4 June 2023 at 11:59pm (AEST)
For more information about the role, what it’s like to work for DCJ, a question about applying, or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact Dylan Huke at Dylan.huke@facs.nsw.gov.au.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers, and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit our careers site.
Thank you for your interest in the role