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NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet About

The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) leads the

NSW public sector to deliver on the NSW Government's commitments and priorities.

DPC support the NSW Premier and Ministers by:

- Carrying out a coordinated policy, project and reform agenda that boosts the efficiency, productivity and effectiveness of NSW

- Partnering with NSW Government agencies, as well as the private, not-for-profit and academic sectors, to ensure that services are delivered on time, within budget and to the community’s expectations

- Coordinating the initiatives of Ministers and their agencies to achieve the government’s targets

- Managing the passage of government legislation - Supporting the delivery of major projects

- Coordinating and planning significant state events

- Working with the federal government and other state and territory governments on national reforms

What kind of work?

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates can undertake a rotation with the Department of Premier and Cabinet through the NSW Government Graduate Program, run by the NSW Public Service Commission.

Fun Fact / Recent Project Premier's Priorities

The NSW Premier is committed to 12 key priorities to

make NSW a better place to live and work. In addition, the NSW Government has 18 state priorites for the state

to grow the economy, deliver infrastructure, protect the vulnerable, and improve health, education and public services across NSW. The current policies aim to achieve: - A strong economy

- Highest quality education

- Well connected communities with quality local environments

- Placing an emphasis on consumer welfare - Breaking the cycle of disadvantage.

DPC is made up of five groups:

1. Strategy and Delivery - provide analysis and advice to the Premier

2. Transformation - future planning and preparing NSW for changes

3. Community Engagement - improve culture and divesity 4. Office of the Genera Counsel - develop and implement policy reforms within the Premier's portfolio, manage litigation and legal services

5. People - planning and delivering strategies across

finance, IT, people and culture, projects and performance, and workplaces.

Location Sydney

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