Deputy Secretary, Investment NSW

• Drive economic growth in NSW
• Develop government policy and industry strategies to foster the innovation ecosystem
• Ongoing Senior Executive Band 3 role (total remuneration package between $392,598-$440,803)

About the Role

The Enterprise, Investment and Trade (EIT) portfolio brings together NSW’s key arts, culture, hospitality, entertainment and visitor experience groups alongside our leading economic development and investment attraction organisations. We propel the delivery of investment, business, lifestyle, entertainment, and cultural opportunities.

Part of EIT’s senior leadership team, the Deputy Secretary, Investment NSW leads the implementation of the government’s vision for Investment NSW; to drive resilient and sustainable economic growth by facilitating collaborative relationships between business, governments and educational institutions in local and priority international markets.

The role manages complex interfaces across State, federal and international government agencies, and the private sector (locally and globally). The role works to develop government policy and industry strategies to foster the innovation ecosystem, develop target industries, retain and attract investment, facilitate trade relationships and support NSW’s economy in priority markets.

This is a highly visible role representing NSW through engagement with key domestic and international stakeholders with offshore presence. This includes promoting NSW globally, supporting NSW companies to export globally, and fostering and enhancing the international education sector.

About You

This role requires a high degree of commercial acumen, a deep understanding of both public and private sectors and experience in leading cross-border trade and international relations.

Experience as a trusted advisor, with the capacity to communicate, influence, negotiate and represent the NSW Government with authority and credibility across diverse stakeholder groups is critical in this role.

For more information about this role, please download the role description by clicking here.

How to Apply!

Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 28 February, 2024 [11:59PM]

Contact: For any questions, please contact Anita Stjepic – anita.stjepic@enterprise.nsw.gov.au

Working at the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade

The new Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade (DEIT) drives the New South Wales (NSW) Government’s commitment to economic transformation.

Growing investment and creating new jobs throughout NSW, DEIT brings together enterprise and trade, tourism and hospitality, sports, and the arts to ensure NSW is the best place in the world to live, work, invest, visit, study, grow and play.

DEIT propels the delivery of investment, business, and lifestyle opportunities, by attracting and supporting innovative and prosperous industries and helping NSW business go global.

At the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade, we believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

A recruitment pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.