Partnerships Officer

Overview Join to apply for the Partnerships Officer (Identified) role at Premier's Department NSW. 2 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants. Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About the Role As a Partnerships Officer, you’ll be at the heart of meaningful collaboration—working closely with Aboriginal communities, government partners, NGOs and the private sector to design and deliver initiatives that strengthen outcomes for community. In this Partnerships Officer role, you’ll coordinate and lead projects, support strategic partnerships, and contribute to monitoring and reporting efforts that create real, long-term impact for Aboriginal communities in NSW. Temporary full-time role, up to 12 months with the potential to extend or to be made ongoing. Grade Clerk 7 / 8. Package includes base salary ($113,574- $125,720) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Based in the Hunter Central Coast region. About the Team You will join our Hunter and Central Coast team within the Community Partnerships directorate at Aboriginal Affairs NSW and will service the Hunter and Central Coast regions and surrounding areas. We're Looking For Commitment to Customer Service: You’re passionate about creating meaningful impact in the New England Region by working in partnership with Aboriginal communities. Delivering Results: You’re committed to working with Aboriginal communities to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people. Stakeholder Engagement: You’re able to build and manage relationships and ensuring that stakeholder interests are managed positively and professionally. Personal Attributes: You’re adaptable, highly organised, and able to manage competing priorities with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Essential Requirements You identify as Aboriginal. Hold a current Driver’s License. Willing to travel around NSW as required. We value diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you 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). Salary Classification Grade 7 / 8. Package includes base salary $113,574 - $125,720 plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading. Hiring Manager: Jacob Bell, Regional. Learn More About the Department Discover 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. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 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. This is an Identified role under the Section 14d of the Anti-Discrimination Act. Aboriginality is an essential requirement of the role. Aboriginal identified positions are developed where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act. This is an Identified role. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. #J-18808-Ljbffr