Associate Director, Strategic Projects
* Join Liquor & Gaming NSW, we're responsible for regulating liquor, wagering, gaming, and registered clubs in NSW
* This is a Clerk Grade 11/12 role with a salary range of $149,739 - $173,174 per annum plus superannuation
* Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW - Hybrid working arrangements may be available within business operational needs
About The Role
The Associate Director, Strategic Projects leads the delivery of priority strategic and reform projects within the Hospitality and Racing Division, ensuring projects are effectively prioritised, resourced and delivered to achieve intended outcomes and public value.
Sitting within the Data Strategy and Projects team, the role is responsible for coordinating the divisional project portfolio and supporting the establishment and operation of the project management capability. The Associate Director provides expert leadership on project delivery, risk management and stakeholder engagement, translating strategic priorities into executable programs of work and enabling the successful delivery of complex, cross agency initiatives across the division.
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About You
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following key knowledge and experience:
* Expertise in stakeholder management and strong leadership skills and ability to drive performance in complex, politically and commercially sensitive environment
* Working at a senior or executive level in a complex organisation delivering specialist and authoritative advice to executive leadership
* Strong understanding of program and portfolio management methodologies (such as MSP, PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile or similar), with the ability to interpret and apply their core principles in the context of organisational settings
* Ability to tailor delivery approaches, governance and controls to suit organisational maturity, risk and strategic priorities.
* Experience in establishing or improving PMO processes, standards and ways of working, with sound judgement in assessing project and program documentation.
* Demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesise information and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, including influencing without authority across diverse teams.
* Advanced skills in program and portfolio reporting, including strong knowledge of reporting tools and templates to support effective oversight and decision making
How To Apply
Your application must include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role. You must submit your application via our online portal to apply for the role. Applications will not be accepted by email.
Closing Date: Friday 20 March 2026 [10.00AM] Applications submitted after the closing date and time will not be considered
Contact: For enquires relating to the role please contact Hiring Manager Coralie Gordon, Director Data Strategy and Projects -
For enquiries relating to the recruitment process please contact James Changkaeomanee, Talent Partner –
Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
Together we:
* Create social and economic opportunities for the state
* Support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
* Prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
* Ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
* Drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
* Activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
* Deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
* Support NSW's key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state's diverse cultural assets and history.
We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.