Director, Treasury Strategic Coordination

Expressions of Interest – 8 Month Opportunity

Director, Treasury Strategic Coordination

This opportunity is open to current NSW Public Service employees only.

NSW Treasury is seeking expressions of interest from highly accomplished and strategic senior executive leaders for the role of Director, Treasury Strategic Coordination.

• Employment Type: Fixed Term - Temporary Assignment
• Employment period: 8 months
• Grade/Band:  Public Service Senior Executive Band 1
• Location: Sydney CBD, with flexible working arrangements available
• Applications Close:  Thursday 10 September 2026 at 9:59am

Important information

This opportunity is being advertised while NSW Treasury participates in a sector-wide workforce mobility matching process.

Applicants should be aware that any suitable employee identified through that mobility process will receive priority consideration in accordance with NSW Government workforce management arrangements. Consequently, the outcome of the mobility matching process may impact the progression of this recruitment process and may result in the vacancy being filled through mobility arrangements rather than by appointment from this expression of interest process.

Candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applicants should note that the outcome of the sector-wide mobility matching process will take precedence in determining how the vacancy is ultimately filled.

Role impact and contribution

The Director, Treasury Strategic Coordination, leads organisation-wide strategic and business planning and provides high-level advice to the Treasury Executive on the development and implementation of organisational strategy.

The role leads the strategic coordination, organisational performance reporting and priority initiatives to align Treasury’s resources and activities with its strategic objectives and support the delivery of government and Treasury priorities.

You will be responsible for:

• leading and developing a high-performing team responsible for delivering Treasury’s strategic coordination priorities
• leading the development and evolution of Treasury’s organisation-wide corporate strategies and plans
• leading strategic and business planning processes that enable leaders and teams to align their delivery, resources and priorities with Treasury’s corporate strategies and objectives
• leading the development of strategies and implementation plans in key areas of focus, including digital, climate and other emerging priorities
• leading Treasury’s organisational performance reporting processes and developing effective reporting tools, frameworks and processes
• coordinating and reporting on Treasury’s current election commitments, including liaison with ministerial offices and participation in sector-wide forums
• leading the scoping and coordination of Treasury’s election commitments for an incoming government
• providing strategic input into resource allocation, financial management, workforce planning and risk management processes
• leading priority strategic initiatives, including climate-related financial disclosures, executive planning and engagement activities, and other cross-Treasury initiatives
• providing strategic advice, guidance and thought leadership to Treasury’s senior executives and ministerial stakeholders.

You will join the Financial Management and Services group. Read more about our Groups and Divisions here.

You can read more about the role in the role description here.

The team

You will join the Treasury Strategic Coordination team within Treasury Finance and Services, part of the Financial Management and Services Group.

Treasury Strategic Coordination facilitates strategic planning and reporting across the organisation, monitors government election commitments relevant to Treasury and contributes to the development of the senior leadership team’s capabilities.

The broader Treasury Finance and Services Division provides support across Treasury’s workforce, reputation management and transparency responsibilities. Its functions include People and Talent, Communications, Treasury Strategic Coordination and Treasury Finance.

What you can bring to the role

We are seeking an accomplished strategic leader who can operate effectively across a large and complex organisation, work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and translate organisational priorities into practical strategies, plans and measurable outcomes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• extensive experience in organisation-wide strategy development, strategic and business planning, and implementing strategic priorities in a large and complex environment
• demonstrated strategy experience, preferably gained within a management consulting environment
• extensive experience leading major programs, projects and change initiatives
• experience coordinating complex cross-organisational priorities and interdependencies
• substantial management experience across commercial, financial, change and risk matters
• demonstrated success managing relationships across government and public service agencies
• experience providing strategic advice to senior executives
• strong facilitation skills, including experience leading executive sessions and workshops
• highly developed influencing and negotiation skills
• knowledge and understanding of NSW Government policies and programs
• tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience and training.

You will be a credible strategic adviser and collaborative leader who can build organisation-wide alignment, navigate competing priorities and develop practical responses to emerging government and organisational issues.

Why join NSW Treasury?

NSW Treasury is the NSW Government’s principal whole-of-government financial and economic adviser. Treasury supports government decision-making, manages the State’s principal financial assets and liabilities, monitors the performance of its commercial agencies and contributes to the development and implementation of important public policy.

This opportunity offers:

• the opportunity to shape Treasury’s organisation-wide strategy and planning
• direct engagement with Treasury’s Executive and senior leadership
• involvement in significant government and Treasury priorities
• the opportunity to influence resource alignment, organisational performance and strategic decision-making
• leadership of high-impact cross-Treasury initiatives
• collaboration with senior stakeholders across Treasury, ministerial offices and the broader NSW Government
• the opportunity to strengthen Treasury’s organisational capability and support the delivery of public value.

Interested in applying?

Current NSW Public Service employees interested in this opportunity should read the role description and submit their application through the application process outlined in this advertisement.

You can read more about the role in the role description.

Application process

As part of the application process, please provide:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills and experience in relation to the role
• responses to any pre-screening questions included as part of the application process
• participation in a behavioural-based interview and any additional assessments if shortlisted.
• confirmation that your current leader supports your application and has agreed in principle to release you should you be successful

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work.

We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.

We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement.

As a Disability Confident Recruiter, NSW Treasury is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and supports adjustments so candidates with disability can participate fairly at every stage. As a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer, we recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities through inclusive and flexible workplace practices.

Eligibility

This expression of interest is open to current NSW Public Service employees only.

Any questions?

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ken Boots, Head of Talent Acquisition, NSW Treasury: ken.boots@treasury.nsw.gov.au

Close of applications: 9:59am – Thursday 10 September 2026