State Administration Services

Office of Strategic Operations

The Office of Strategic Operations (OSO) comprises the Counter-Terrorism and Disaster Recovery Directorate and the Strategic Projects Division

The Directorate supports and provides strategic advice to the Director General and Premier in coordinating the NSW Government's response to the threat of terrorism and recovery from major disasters.

The Directorate leads and contributes to national and state policy development and implementation to prevent, respond and recover from an incident. It represents the Government on major national and state counter-terrorism and emergency management committees.

A one stop shop for counter terrorism information in NSW is available at the secureNSW website.

The Strategic Projects Division aims to achieve positive benefits for regional and metropolitan NSW through the strategic management of projects and issues, at the direction of the Director General and the Premier often involving multiple stakeholders (eg agencies, localities, business and NGOs).

Strategic Projects Division (SPD) - Regional Coordination Program

At the direction of the Premier and Director General, SPD works toward achieving positive benefits for regional and metropolitan NSW by managing strategic projects and issues often involving other government agencies, businesses and community groups.

Department of Premier and Cabinet Metropolitan and Regional Offices

Corporate Governance

Corporate Governance provides expertise and governance services for the Department. The branch is responsible for corporate planning, financial planning and budget processes, IT strategy, asset planning, human resource advice and strategy, audit and risk management. The branch administers projects, grant programs and provides advice and support for remuneration tribunals.

Ministerial and Parliamentary Services

The Division delivers support to the machinery-of-government by providing advice, resources and systems support for executive government, administration of appointments of members to boards and committees, media recording and reporting services and transport services for the Governor, Premier, Ministers, opposition leaders and other office holders and officials.

Office of Protocol and Special Events

The Office aims to maximise the economic and social benefits to government of special events in NSW. This is achieved by providing leadership, liaison and coordination across NSW Government agencies, and with other levels of government, private and community organisations, to ensure successful special events planning and delivery.

In addition, the Office manages the delivery of a number of major special events, and provides organisational, management and coordination services for the Premier and the Government in community programs, official visits, and state government hospitality. Support is also provided to Her Excellency the Governor of NSW in her constitutional, ceremonial and community roles.