Overview
Business Coordinator Jobs in New South Wales, Australia at Premier’s Department NSW
Title: Business Coordinator
Company: Premier’s Department NSW
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Business Coordinator
You. At the centre of big ideas.
- Join the Delivery – Infrastructure and Regional Coordination branch supporting cross‑government delivery
- Bring your expertise in admin, finance and coordination to a dynamic environment
- Full-time temporary, Clerk Grade 5/6 ($99,938 – $110,271 per annum) opportunity up to 30 June 2027, based in Regional NSW.
Provide high‑level executive and business coordination support across major regional and infrastructure priorities.
About the Role
You will join the Strategy & Operations team within the Delivery – Infrastructure and Regional Coordination branch in the Delivery & Engagement group, providing high‑quality administrative and coordination support to senior leaders and the broader branch.
The branch is seeking a full‑time Business Coordinator to support executive operations, manage workflows, coordinate meetings and stakeholder engagement, and deliver reliable business services in a high‑volume, fast‑moving environment.
In this role, you will manage executive diaries, coordinate correspondence and briefings, support finance and HR processes, contribute to improving administrative systems and foster strong and positive relationships with stakeholders that enable the delivery of government priorities.
To succeed, you’ll bring strong judgement, attention to detail, a positive customer-focused attitude and the ability to prioritise under pressure while working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
To learn more about the role, please review the Role Description.
We're Looking For
We’re seeking a capable and proactive professional who brings the following skills, experience and attributes:
- Executive & Business Support: Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives, including diary management, correspondence coordination, briefing workflows and committee support in complex environments
- Financial & Administrative Capability: Proven experience across finance and business processes such as purchasing, vendor management, travel, HR transactions and compliance with policies and procedures
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including drafting accurate correspondence, engaging confidently with senior stakeholders, and handling sensitive information with discretion
- Technology & Systems: Advanced capability in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), electronic document and records management systems, databases and finance systems, with confidence adopting new tools
- Organisation & Delivery: Ability to manage competing priorities, deliver work to tight timeframes, coordinate meetings and events, and proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes.
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 explaining how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
- A written response addressing the target question outlined below (maximum 2 pages)
- Please provide an example of when you improved or streamlined an administrative or business process. What tools, systems or approaches did you rely on, and why were they appropriate?
Closing date: Sunday, 10 May 2026 (9:59 AM)
Salary: Classification Grade 5/6. Package includes base salary ($99,938 – $110,271) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.
Hiring Manager: Dave Chalmers, Associate Director on [email protected]
About 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. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier’s Department.
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 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.
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 [email protected], 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.
