Leader, People and Culture

Parliamentary Counsel's Office

Leader, People and Culture

The NSW Parliamentary Counsel’s Office is responsible for drafting, publishing, and maintaining access to legislation in NSW. We work with our government stakeholders to turn complex legal and policy instructions into clear, precise bills that once passed through parliament become law. Our work supports Parliament, upholds the legislative program provides access to current and past legislation, and ensures the people of NSW can understand and rely on the laws that affect their live.

We have a rare role available that will work in the Corporate Services team leading the Office’s end to end people and culture function with a small team. You will be part of a critical behind the scenes team that keeps the high performing PCO delivering on its purpose.

• Classification grade and salary: Clerk grade 9/10 $125,693-$138,510 (plus employer’s contribution to superannuation & annual leave loading)
• Location: Sydney CBD (Martin Place)

For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions please contact Daniel Palmer, Director, People and Culture by email at *************@pco.nsw.gov.au or by phone on 0466 838 ***.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted online at www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au by 10:00AM on Thursday 15 May 2025.

Applications must include a current resume/curriculum vitae (including the contact details for two referees) and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages), which must include responses to the following targeted questions:

• Describe your experience in leading or delivering a People and Culture function/service in a high-demand, complex environment. In your response, please outline how you balanced operational needs with legislative and/or policy obligations (500 words or less) 
• Provide an example of how you have supported a people leader or group of leaders to build a high-performing team. Please outline your approach, strategies, and how you measured success (500 words or less)

Applicants should read the role description and consider the key accountabilities, focus capabilities and essential requirements when preparing their resume and cover letter.

The selection process will include undertaking assessments to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend for an interview and undertake at least one other capability assessment exercise.

Our commitment

We acknowledge 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.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.