Executive Support Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Opportunity from 10 August – 23 October 2026 inclusive-
Grade: DCS clerk 5/6
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Salary: $102,936 - $113,579 + 12% Super + Leave Loading
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Location: Sydney / Gosford with flexible working arrangements available with regular office presence as required.
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to work in our State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) who regulates three statutory insurance schemes in NSW.
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About the Role
The Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement (SC&SE) team has an exciting short-term (11-week) EOI opportunity for a dynamic 5/6 Executive Support Officer for the period 10 August – 23 October 2026 inclusive. This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to gain experience supporting an enabling function or working for a regulator.
As the Executive Support Officer, you will provide support across a range of complex issues and teams, in a face paced environment, working closely with the Director.
This role provides high-level executive and secretariat support to the Director. The role also provides overall business support services including project support and coordination, customer enquiries, reporting, financial management to help maintain the efficient and effective operation of the directorate.
You will be rewarded with the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
In this role you will:
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Support the director and team in achieving SIRA, divisional and directorate objectives
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Communicate with internal and external stakeholder
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Proactively manage diaries, meetings and schedules
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Review submissions, briefing notes and correspondence and respond to issues and enquiries
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Organise office and personnel logistics
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Collate and coordinate reports
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
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Superior organisational and administrative skills and follow through on tasks
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Confidentiality and discretion
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Cmposure when competing demands in a rapidly changing environmen
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Strong communication skills both verbal and written
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, eApprovals and Trim
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Flexibility and the ability to work as a positive and effective team member
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Experience as an Executive Support Officer or within a similar administrative position
Demonstrated ability to engage with stakeholders both internally and externally.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter (3 pages max) of why you are interested in this role.
Benefits
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Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
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State of the art offices.
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Excellent career and learning development opportunities and support.
Salary Grade 5/6, with the base salary for this role starting at $102936 base plus superannuation
For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Esther Dah via
[email protected].
Visit the Capability Application Tool to prepare for the recruitment process by accessing practice application and interview questions based on the focus capabilities listed in the role description.
A talent pool may be created as part of this recruitment process and will be valid for up to 18 months. The talent pool may be used to fill future ongoing or temporary vacancies of the same or similar role.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 22nd of July at 9:59am
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