Manager and Executive Operations, Sydney, CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs, Full time ongoing role, This role is located in Sydney CBD and is close to public transport, Excellent benefits and remuneration, Flexible working conditions

 Who we are The ICT and Digital Government Division is the home of technology, responsible for digital transformation and developing digital capacity within the NSW Government. Our division has come together as a cohesive geographically-dispersed team, working towards a shared vision and goals to continue driving an ambitious digital agenda across the sector. With a citizen centred approach, we apply a whole of government lens to our work and build collaborative relationships with our key stakeholders.

We use agile project methodologies to redefine the way we deliver our commitments and achieve our outcomes. We are bringing to life the NSW Digital Government Strategy which sets the direction for designing our digital future through key priorities for strengthening government as a network, and enablers to help us achieve our vision.

 About the role: The Manager Executive and Business Operations, leads, manages and develops the Executive and Business Services business unit to ensure effective delivery of executive services, business operations and key projects. The role provides high level strategic and operational oversight including: budget planning and reporting, executive management, human resource service management, communications, organisational change, policy development, governance of risk, business continuity and audit.

Key accountabilities: Lead, plan and manage the executive and business operations service delivery function and ensure all delivery programs are aligned to organisational and business objectives. Develop and lead business planning activities including the development, implementation and reporting of the Strategic Delivery Plan and business services strategies, plans, policies, systems, procedures and standards to continually improve services. Manage WHS, audit and risk to ensure consistency, compliance with legislation and best practice models are in place. Ensure best practice in Financial Management and oversee and liaise with Corporate Finance, the budget planning, forecasting and reporting on the operations of the business, ensuring management team has up-to-date, reliable and complete budget and financial information.

Oversee the services provided from Corporate HR for Recruitment and HR related issues, processes and systems, including performance management and employee feedback systems. Coordinate the organisation’s learning and development and provide the leadership team with effective reporting.

Manage and oversee the development, delivery and reporting of programs and projects to ensure desired project outcomes and ensure all project specifications are delivered within business scope and adhere to organisational project methodologies

 How to apply The NSW Department of Finance Services & Innovation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage diverse applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply for roles in the department.

 To apply for this role, please submit an application by clicking “Apply Online” below. To apply, you will need to attach the following in either Word or PDF format: a cover letter (max. 2 pages addressing the target questions below) your resume (max. 5 pages).

 Target Questions: How would you describe the most important contributions of a manager in the workplace?. Provide details of your greatest failure at work. What happened, why did it happen, how will you avoid this in the future, what did you learn?

Notes: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 12 months.

Contact Officer for enquiries about this role, contact Dr Kate Harrington, Head of Strategic Digital Initiatives, email to: Kate.Harrington@finance.nsw.gov.au