Senior Associate, Project

• Lead projects that improve gender equality outcomes across NSW
• Bring strong project delivery, stakeholder engagement and advisory skills
  
• Temporary, Clerk Grade 9/10 ($133,348 - $146,945 per annum) opportunity up to 30 June 2028 (with the potential to extend or convert to ongoing), based in Martin Place, Sydney CBD.
  
  
  

Deliver impactful projects and create partnerships that help shape better gender equality outcomes
in NSW.

About the Role

Women NSW is looking for its next Senior Associate, Project to join the team on a temporary basis up to 30 June 2028 (with the potential to extend or convert to ongoing). A talent pool will be created to fill any ongoing or temporary opportunities in the next 18 months. Women NSW sits within the Justice and Security Policy Branch in the Social Policy & Intergovernmental Relations Group at The Cabinet Office. The team leads initiatives that support gender equality and better outcomes for women and girls across NSW, driving strategic projects, partnerships and evidence-based policy reform.

As the Senior Associate, Project, you will help deliver projects and initiatives that improve gender equality outcomes across NSW. Working across government and with external stakeholders, you'll provide strategic advice, manage project delivery, build partnerships and prepare high-quality briefings to support informed decision-making. You'll play a key role in turning policy priorities into practical outcomes and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with government objectives. To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.

We’re Looking For

• Project Delivery: Direct experience delivering complex projects, programs or initiatives from planning and implementation through to review and evaluation.
  
• Strategic Communication: Demonstrated writing and communication skills, with experience preparing briefs, correspondence and advice for senior decision-makers and diverse audiences.
  
• Research and Analysis: Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information, develop practical recommendations and provide evidence-based advice. Experience in policy development or analysis would be highly regarded. 
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven capability to build trusted relationships and work collaboratively with government agencies, community organisations and diverse stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
  
• Planning and Prioritisation: Ability to manage competing priorities, identify risks and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment. 

We value diverse experiences and encourage people with transferrable skills to apply.

Why Join Us? 

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
  
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
  
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
  
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
  
• 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:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
  
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the essential requirements and focus capabilities of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing date: Thursday, 23 July 2026 (9:59 AM)
 
Salary: Classification Grade 9/10. Package includes base salary ($133,348 - $146,945) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Hannah Schulz-Fulham, Associate Director on hannah.schulz-fulham@tco.nsw.gov.au

About The Cabinet Office

Leading policy, strategy and integrity from the heart of government 

The Cabinet Office (TCO) enables robust Cabinet decision-making by ensuring policies and proposals submitted for consideration are of the highest quality and in line with government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at The Cabinet Office.

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 Cabinet Office 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.

Additional Information

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 PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, 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.