Cross-Border Commissioner

Premier’s Department

Cross-Border Commissioner

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Lead cross-border reform shaping policy, partnerships and community outcomes
• You’ll be a proven executive leader with experience, influencing and collaborating across complex systems.
• PSSE Band 1, 6-month Term opportunity, location flexible across regional NSW.

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

About the Role

The Cross-Border Commissioner provides whole-of-government leadership to improve outcomes for cross-border communities, businesses and residents. The role drives interjurisdictional collaboration, shaping strategic agreements, resolving complex cross-border challenges, and representing NSW in high-level forums to advance state priorities. You will work across government and with interstate partners to deliver coordinated, seamless responses to emerging issues affecting border regions.

You will lead the development and implementation of strategic cross-border frameworks, including intergovernmental Memoranda of Understanding, to strengthen alignment and enable integrated service delivery. Acting as a key advocate for border communities, you will elevate priorities across government and ensure emerging issues are proactively identified and addressed through robust, evidence-based advice.

You will provide executive leadership across a geographically dispersed function, driving strong governance, accountability and high performance to deliver consistent outcomes across regions.

You will join The Office of Cross-Border Commissioner within the Delivery and Engagement group serving as a liaison between local communities, governments and agencies to manage the complexities of living and working across borders.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

We're Looking For

• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-agency strategies and operating models to address systemic issues and deliver government priorities
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Proven ability to build and sustain influential relationships across jurisdictions, agencies and communities to enable coordinated service delivery.
• Influencing & Negotiation: Strong capability to represent organisational interests and lead high-stakes negotiations to resolve complex, sensitive cross-border issues
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to distil complex policy challenges, leverage evidence, and develop practical, innovative solutions in dynamic environments
• Governance & Accountability: Experience embedding strong governance, risk management and assurance practices to support effective and compliant delivery

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

Closing Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026 (9:59am)

Salary: Senior Executive Band 1. Total remuneration package will be negotiated upon offer.

Hiring Manager: Stephen Wills, Executive Director, Delivery Infrastructure & Regional Coordination via Stephen.Wills@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au

About the Premier's Department

Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government

The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department, a career at Premier’s Department and Government House Sydney.

Our Commitment

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges 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.

Additional Information

Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at PCT@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be temporarily activated for opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.