• Employment Type: Ongoing 
• Classification:  Senior Executive Band 1 
• Remuneration: $233,482 negotiable; total remuneration package including superannuation  

Stepping into the heart of the NSW Government

When you join NSW Treasury as the Director - First Nations Expenditure and Outcomes you will be empowered to lead the delivery of a high-performing team within the Policy and Budget Group. You will play a critical role influencing from the centre of government in NSW.

You will be key to leading and/or supporting fiscal sustainability and value for money for the taxpayers of NSW and promoting sound financial management across the sector.

You’ll be given opportunities to further enhance and develop your skills by joining senior executive leadership training programs and being part of challenging projects.

We consider work-life balance a key feature of life at Treasury. You will have a high degree of autonomy to structure your work schedule around times to suit both your life outside of the workplace and in line with deliverables.

Enrich your career with NSW Treasury

The Director - First Nations Expenditure and Outcomes will lead and advise on strategies, reforms and frameworks to support Treasury in its stewardship role of the public sector performance and financial management – with the aim of improving outcomes for Aboriginal people.

Sitting within the Policy & Budget group, this role will report to the Executive Director, Strategic Policy, Education and Customer Service. This role will have a major focus on leading the Indigenous Expenditure Report and will involve a high level of collaboration across government, within Treasury, and with Aboriginal organisations.

You will join the Policy and Budget Group. Read more about your future Group and Division.

Investing in you

We value our employees, and this commitment is reflected in the development we offer.

Our Leading at Treasury curriculum comprises leadership programs to improve your effectiveness at every stage of your career. Through a mix of self-paced, online learning, in-person workshops and formal programs, you will learn how to lead, influence and engage others

Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible hybrid working at our office at 52 Martin Place, Sydney in line with operational needs
• Continuous Learning at Treasury - We invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge and expertise through in-house educational sessions, with various online training offerings also at your fingertips to access.
• We are committed to providing a healthy workplace, both mentally and physically. Our Wellbeing at Treasury curriculum offers regular seminars. From opportunities to connect with colleagues to boost social connection, to seminars on creating better financial health and enhancing physical and psychological wellbeing. 
• A range of leave, including generous paid parental leave and other leave to support a range of requirements.

Read more about our benefits.

Achieve success as the Director, First Nations Expenditure and Outcomes

You will be successful in this role if you are a highly strategic leader with an excellent knowledge and understanding in at least one of the following areas: public sector financial management; public policy; or data and evaluation. You will be able to inspire and lead a high-performing team within a fast-paced environment to develop, review and interpret high quality evaluation advice and analysis to NSW government agencies. You will embody the NSW Treasury’s purpose to help shape a thriving, resilient and sustainable NSW through public service excellence.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for the role.

Key Selection Criteria

• High level of cultural competency and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of public sector financial management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with an ability to effectively negotiate, influence and communicate.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or demonstrated relevant, equivalent professional experience.
• Highly developed strategic leadership capabilities with a proven ability to lead teams in a high pressure environment.
• Demonstrated success in delivering upon organisational goals and influencing policy outcomes.

How to Apply!

Read more about this pivotal role in this accessible role description.

If further information is required after reviewing the role description and NSW Treasury website please contact Lachlan Holton on (02) 8001 6603 or [email protected] using the subject line: Director - First Nations Expenditure and Outcomes enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Applications submitted will be reviewed with a Cover Letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the six (6) selection criteria above, outlining why you have applied for the position and how you meet the requirements of the position.

NOTE: Applications submitted via the I Work for NSW job board will NOT be reviewed.

A concurrent search is also underway.

Candidate Assessment

You may be asked to undertake further assessments as part of the recruitment process for this position, which may include, but are not limited to, psychometric assessments and/or work tasks.

Talent Pool

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term, or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.

Any questions?

Contact:

Lachlan Holton | 0438 982 746

Senior Recruitment Consultant | Pipeline Talent

[email protected] or [email protected]