Manager Executive Support and Divisional Services

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Job Title:  Manager Executive Support and Divisional Services 
Job Grade / Classification:  Environment Officer Class 13
Employment Type: Full-time, Ongoing
Location:  Sydney – moving to Parramatta end of 2019
 
• Lead and manage the provision of executive support and operational services in a dynamic environment
• Support a strong team of scientists who contribute to environmental knowledge, data and evidence
• Develop and inspire staff to create a high-performance team
 
Agency overview
The Department of Planning & Environment is the lead NSW Government agency in planning for a growing NSW. The Department is going through an exciting period of organisational and operational change.

The Department’s vision – “Planning for growing NSW: inspiring strong communities, protecting our environment” – provides the benchmark for our partnership and leadership approach to engaging and working collaboratively with key State and Local Government, community and industry stakeholders to deliver better outcomes in the areas of planning, local government and the environment.

The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage is a part of the Planning and Environment Cluster. It aims to enrich life in NSW by helping the community to conserve and enjoy our environment and heritage. For more information go to www.environment.nsw.gov.au.
 

This role will work for Science Division, which sits within the Office of Environment and Heritage. Science Division provides scientific evidence and knowledge to underpin environmental decision making, regulation and service delivery.
 
About the Role:
Lead and manage the provision of effective and efficient executive support and services for Science Division.

• Deliver excellence in executive support, including high quality briefing material for the Executive Director, and business planning and reporting
• Develop and maintain a strategic understanding of Science Division and provide operational and administrative support to meet the requirements and expectations of geographically dispersed staff.
• Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to lead the implementation of appropriate people and culture, workforce planning and health and safety functions.

Essential requirements:
• Tertiary qualifications and/or relevant experience in leading and delivering executive and operational support including challenging business and performance improvement programs and change initiatives.
• Experience and understanding of the workings and complexities of environmental, conservation and cultural heritage issues and management, with a particular interest in science.
 
To be successful in the role, ideally you will have:
• Experience in managing and supporting a team of people
• Previous background or experience working with staff in a technical or scientific area of expertise

Please read the following documents prior to preparing your application:
• Role description
• Application Guide
• Applying for a role in the NSW public Sector
 
Job Notes:
A Recruitment Pool may be established for future temporary and ongoing roles with similar focus capabilities. The Recruitment Pool may be available to hiring managers from DPE and other NSW Public Sector agencies over a 12-month period.  
 
Please note, this role will be based in the Parramatta office from the end of 2019.
 
To Apply: 
Complete all the questions in the online application. Two of the questions will require you to provide specific examples from your experience (4000-character limit per question). These questions are shown below. Do not address these in your cover letter.
 
Q1. Please describe a time when you were required to lead the implementation of a business process improvement for a unit and/or division. What difficulties did you encounter and what strategies did you use to ensure the effectiveness, practicality and longevity of this business improvement?
 
Q2. Please provide an example of a time when you worked to provide high-level executive support to a senior manager or board. What were the most important considerations and how were you able to measure the success of this service?
 
The information provided in your application needs to show how you meet the focus capabilities and other essential requirements of the role. (Refer to the role description for details about the capabilities and the associated behavioural indicators. The role description also lists the essential role requirements.)
 
Our commitment to diversity:
The Department of Planning and Environment values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse groups and those with a disability.

Applications Close: Wednesday 25 July 2018 at 11:59 pm.
 
Should you require further information about the role please contact; Kate Wilson (02) 9995 6150 ([email protected]). If you have any enquiries regarding the recruitment process please contact Ashlee Chuter (02) 9585 6105.