Premier's Department
Project and Business Support Officer
You. At the centre of big ideas.
* Be at the centre of high‐profile work supporting senior Industrial Relations leaders
* Seeking demonstrated administration, coordination and stakeholder engagement.
* Ongoing, Clerk Grade 7/8 ($113,574 - $125,720 per annum) opportunity within the Industrial Relations branch based in Martin Place, Sydney.
About the Role
As a Project and Business Support Officer, you will be central to the effective operation of the Industrial Relations Branch within the People & Workforce Group. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-quality executive, administrative, and business coordination support, directly enabling the branch to achieve its strategic priorities and supporting informed decision-making by the Executive Director.
You will coordinate and contribute to branch-level initiatives, manage project documentation and reporting, and play a key role in the day-to-day functions of the Executive Director's unit. Your ability to balance competing priorities, adapt to ongoing change, and maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism will be essential to your success.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will build and maintain strong relationships across the Department and Ministerial Offices, ensuring clear, timely, and effective communication with a diverse range of stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
* Executive and Business Support: Proven experience delivering high‐quality executive, administrative and business coordination support in a fast‐paced environment, including complex diary management, correspondence, briefing materials and committee support.
* Project Management: Demonstrated ability to support and coordinate projects, including preparing and maintaining project documentation, tracking progress against plans, identifying risks, and contributing to continuous improvement of processes and systems.
* Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate correspondence, reports and presentations, and to build effective working relationships across senior leaders, internal teams and external agencies.
* Planning, Prioritisation and Problem Solving: Well developed organisational skills with the capacity to manage competing priorities, respond to ad hoc and sensitive requests, analyse information, and proactively resolve or escalate issues to support informed decision‐making.
* Systems, Technology and Compliance: Experience using contemporary administration, records management and Microsoft Office 365 tools (including SharePoint), with the ability to apply best‐practice frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure compliance and improve efficiency.
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 essential requirements and key knowledge and experience set out in the role description (maximum 2 pages)
Closing date: Monday, 23 February 2026 (9:59 AM)
Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574- $125,720) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Deb McVicar, Associate Director, Industrial Relations Branch, via
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.
Additional Information
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, 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.