Premier’s Department

Assistant Protocol Officer

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• Temporary role up to 6 December 2024 based in Government House Sydney

Expressions of interest are invited from ongoing and temporary employees within the NSW Public Sector who wish to be considered for this temporary role for a period up to 6 December 2024.

About the role
The Assistant Protocol Officer, provides timely, protocol advice and support to the Governor, Governor’s spouse and Official Secretary in the planning and management of Vice Regal events, official engagements and liaison, calls by visiting dignitaries and ceremonial events, to ensure the delivery of professional and high-quality services that meet Vice Regal standards. In this role you will also provide assistance and support to the Manager Protocol in the conduct of all other protocol activities and programs.

You will be responsible for:

• Undertaking research and preparing event briefs, information and related documents to ensure the Governor and Governor’s spouse are fully apprised of all relevant issues.
• Coordinating and supporting arrangements for the Vice Regal official program, including visits to community and patronage groups, visits to focus regions, and ceremonial and diplomatic calls to the Governor and Governor’s spouse.
• Consulting, liaising and negotiating with patronage and community organisations to plan and deliver Vice Regal events and ceremonial occasions held at Government House including the invitation and rsvp process.
• Accompanying the Governor and/or Governor’s spouse at events to ensure protocol standards are upheld by providing advice on protocol matters, briefing the Vice Regal party prior to arrival at functions and coordinating timing and transport arrangements.
• Supporting the Manager Protocol in the planning and conduct of activities to ensure timely, high-level advice and support to the Governor, Governor’s spouse and Official Secretary to facilitate the delivery of professional and high-quality services that meet stakeholder requirements.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description-https://files.jobs.nsw.gov.au/er9x58

Why work for Government House Sydney?

Government House Sydney, the residence and the seat of administration of the Governor of New South Wales – the oldest statutory office in Australia - is staffed by employees of the Premier’s Department. The team at Government House Sydney supports the Governor in the conduct of constitutional, ceremonial and community duties.

Collectively, the five functional areas (Protocol, Household, Estate Management, Communications and Secretariat) ensure that every aspect of the Governor’s and spouse’s programs of official engagements and engagement with the community are appropriately coordinated, managed and planned; that the official residence is suitably maintained; that the administrative arm of the organisation operates in accordance with relevant policies and guidelines; and that the heritage buildings, contents and grounds are managed and presented to the highest standard.

Our people undertake challenging and rewarding work to support the Governor and to ensure a positive experience for visitors and guests. We are guided by our core values of integrity, trust, service and accountability. We also provide our people with opportunities to learn, develop and adapt within an inclusive and supportive environment.

We endeavour to make roles flexible where possible and encourage conversations on flexibility on an “if not, why not. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.


To learn more about Government House Sydney, please visit http://www.governor.nsw.gov.au

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How to Apply

Your application should include:

• a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)
• an up-to-date resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).

The selection process may include a range of assessment techniques to assist hiring managers in determining your suitability for the role.
Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please note this in your application.

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact Julia McSwan, Manager, Protocol on (02) 9228 4044 julia.mcswan@governor.nsw.gov.au

Our Commitment

The Premier’s Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past, present and future. 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.
We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations

Closing date: Thursday 22 August 2024 (11:59PM)