Premier’s Department
Program Officer, Sector Leadership Development
You. At the centre of big ideas.
Opportunity to deliver leadership development programs that build capability across the NSW public sector.-
Bring your coordination, stakeholder engagement and business support skills to help deliver high-quality leadership learning experiences.
- Clerk Grade 7/8 ($113,574 - $125,72 opportunity within the People & Workforce group, Workforce Planning branch based in Martin Place
About the Role
As the Program Officer, you will join the Workforce Planning branch within the Sector Leadership Development team. This role primarily supports the design and delivery of contemporary leadership development programs for senior executives and employees across the NSW public sector. You will help coordinate learning pathways, stakeholder engagement initiatives and program operations to ensure high-quality, accessible and well-run development opportunities that meet business needs and government standards.
You will work closely with participants, external providers and sector stakeholders, while also managing the administrative, financial and event coordination activities that support program delivery.
To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
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Program Coordination and Delivery: Use your knowledge of leadership development to support the delivery of learning and development programs, manage competing priorities and help ensure quality outcomes are achieved on time, on budget and in line with agreed objectives.
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Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Apply your strong communication and relationship management skills to work effectively with participants, providers and sector stakeholders.
- Operational Excellence and Adaptability: Experience in administration, event coordination and business support, along with a flexible, customer-focused approach to identify improvements, support branch operations and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
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Research and Continuous Improvement: Contribute your research and analytical skills to identify best practice leadership development approaches, support informed decision making and help keep program content relevant, contemporary and responsive to sector needs.
We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Us?
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Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
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Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
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Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
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Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
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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:
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A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
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A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
Closing Date: Friday, 26 June 2026 (9:59am)
Salary: Classification Grade 7/8. Package includes base salary ($113,574 - $125,72 plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Hassan Kadous, Associate Director – Sector Leadership Development,
[email protected]
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.
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
[email protected], 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.
