About the Role

The Women NSW team is looking for an experienced Associate Director, Projects to join the team up to 30 June 2028, with the potential to extend or convert to ongoing.

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 better outcomes for women and girls across NSW by driving strategic projects, partnerships and evidence-based policy reform.

As the Associate Director, Projects, you will lead and deliver a portfolio of complex and interconnected projects from planning through to implementation and evaluation. You will oversee governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management and reporting, while providing strategic advice and recommendations to support informed decision-making and successful project outcomes. Your work will involve collaborating with stakeholders across government, community organisations and external partners to deliver initiatives aligned with government priorities.

To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.

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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Closing date: Friday, 10 July 2026 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Classification Grade 11/12. Package includes base salary ($154,231 - $178,36 plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Tanya Smyth, Director on tanya.smyth@tco.nsw.gov.au

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.

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.

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.