Associate Director, Industry Missions
You. At the centre of big ideas.
Exciting opportunity leading high-impact work that helps shape NSW’s economic development future.-
Draw on your experience leading strategic investment, commercial or industry development work ideally in critical and enabling technology, a priority sector for NSW.
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Ongoing full-time, Clerk Grade 11/12 opportunity ($149,739 - $173,17 plus superannuation (12%), based in Martin Place.
About the Role
As the Associate Director, Industry Missions you will join the Investment NSW group, within the Industry and Investment branch. This role leads strategic work to attract productive investment, grow industry capability and deliver economic outcomes across the critical and enabling technology sector. Working at the centre of government, the role drives initiatives that support the NSW Industry Policy and Trade and Investment Strategy 2035, with a strong focus on critical and enabling technology to support delivery of NSW’s key industry missions: housing, net zero and the energy transition, and local manufacturing. It combines sector leadership, investor engagement and cross-government collaboration to identify opportunities, shape policy settings and help create the conditions for businesses, industries and communities across NSW to thrive
To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
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Strong experience driving productive investment, commercial or industry development outcomes in sectors critical to NSW’s economic growth, ideally the technology sector.
- Strong ability to identify opportunities, navigate complex issues and turn strategy into practical outcomes.
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Proven success building trusted relationships and influencing senior stakeholders across government, industry and the private sector.
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Experience leading teams and delivering results in fast-paced, high-pressure and politically sensitive environments.
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: Thursday, 25 June 2026 (9:59AM)
Salary: Classification Clerk Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($149,739 - $173,17 plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading per annum.
Hiring Manager: Amber Stanley, Director Industry Missions. For questions relating to the role please contact:
[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.
