Premier’s Department Associate Director, International Operations Liaison We are looking for a dynamic Associate Director, International Operations Liaison to be the connection point between corporate services and NSW’s international network to ensure the smooth, compliant, and strategic operation of the network. Ongoing full-time role, grade 11/12 based in 52 Martin Place, Sydney About the role. The Associate Director, International Operations Liaison, Investment NSW, Premier’s Department serves as the central contact, triage and point of escalation between corporate services and NSW's international network. The role will ensure a focus on the operational needs and requirements of the international network across corporate services, ensuring policies, processes and communications are fit for purpose, and operations are executed in compliance with domestic and international jurisdictions where NSW has a presence. As the Associate Director you will: Establish a thorough understanding of the operational needs of each of Investment NSW’s offshore regional teams to ensure effective and efficient delivery of work within policy and jurisdictional compliance requirements. Coordinate between corporate services and the international network to ensure smooth operations and compliance with policies. Work closely with business partners from finance, governance, IT, risk, legal, property and people and culture to ensure international operational matters are identified, responded to, managed and resolved in compliance with domestic and international regulations. Maintain key relationships with stakeholders such as Austrade and government agencies to support the network. Ensure proper issue management and compliance and contribute to strategic projects to support global objectives. To learn more about the role please review the Role Description. You. Our ideal candidate. You have relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent relevant professional experience. You are highly experienced working with, or at an international post for a State or Federal Government agency, such as Austrade or the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. You have expertise in supporting international operations or conducting international business, with a strong financial acumen. You have proven project management experience with strong leadership and the ability to effectively influence senior external stakeholders. You display understanding of, or capacity to quickly develop knowledge of, NSW Government policies, programs, and legislation, with the ability to stay current on reforms and best practices in international operations to provide informed recommendations in a dynamic environment. You have a demonstrated track record of practical problem solving of operational challenges in arms-length or geographically distanced environments You demonstrate strong skills in research, analysis, strategic thinking, and project management, including experience in developing strategic policy and preparing Ministerial advice aligned with Government objectives. You can represent an organisation with authority and credibility, demonstrating excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills across government and business sectors. About the 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. We connect to deliver at the heart of government. Imagine your career at the Premier’s Department and learn more about the department. Your career, your way. We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve. At the Premier’s Department, you get access to: flex leave and flexible working arrangements great learning and development opportunities and professional networks employee support services fitness and well-being programs staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network. How to apply To start your journey in becoming our new Associate Director, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include: a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages). a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages) Salary: Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($139,787 - $161,663) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Closing date: Thursday, 14 November 2024 (10:59 AM) Learn more. For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Warwick Scherf, Director Exports at warwick.scherfinvestment.nsw.gov.au To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks. Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager. A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months. Our commitment 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. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.