Senior executive roles

We work to deliver better outcomes, infrastructure and services for the people who live and work in NSW. Effective leadership is essential to our success as our innovative and forward-thinking leaders drive the change we want to see in the workplace and in the community.

We support our leaders through ongoing development and training opportunities.

Our Leadership Academy supports executives through programs that strengthen their skills to deliver a world class public sector and achieve outcomes for the people of NSW.

Our Senior Executive Fundamentals is a key resource designed to help senior executives in the first 12 to 18 months of their employment within the NSW Government sector.

Senior executives in the sector

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Executive Director Communications & Engagement

Job posting: 06 May 2025 - Closing date: 19 May 2025

CEO
Media, Publicity and Communications

Sydney Region / Sydney - West

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. * Key role leading DCCEEW’s communicat...

Strategic Policy Science & Engagement

Full-Time

Job reference number:

542737

NSW Telco Authority - Director Strategy, Policy and Governance

Job posting: 14 May 2025 - Closing date: 25 May 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

NSW Telco Authority - Director Strategy, Policy and Governance * Are you ready to shape strategic direction and drive policy reform to make a diffe...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req42187

Director, Multicultural Education

Job posting: 14 May 2025 - Closing date: 28 May 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West

* Lead the way in shaping educational strategies to foster equity, community harmony and social and cultural inclusion for all students in NSW publ...

Department of Education

Job reference number:

7052-43381769

Director Corporate Affairs

Job posting: 16 May 2025 - Closing date: 01 Jun 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - West

Director Corporate Affairs Join our mission to protect tomorrow together * Join a world class organisation and make a difference to the environment...

Environment Protection Authority

Full-Time

Job reference number:

542959

Director People and Culture

Job posting: 13 May 2025 - Closing date: 27 May 2025

Human Resources and Recruitment | Change Management
Human Resources and Recruitment | HR Management
Human Resources and Recruitment | Industrial Relations
Human Resources and Recruitment | Learning and Development
Human Resources and Recruitment | Organisational Development
Human Resources and Recruitment | Recruitment
Human Resources and Recruitment | Workforce Planning
Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Director People and Culture * New role focussed on strategic change and talent * Public Service Senior Executive Band 1 NSW Trustee and Guardian (N...

NSW Trustee and Guardian

Full-Time

Job reference number:

74610-43378407

Director Estate Management

Job posting: 13 May 2025 - Closing date: 27 May 2025

Community | Disability Services
Community | Family Support
Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Director Estate Management * Transform culture, enhance capability * NSW Public Service Senior Executive Band 1 NSW Trustee and Guardian (NSWTG) pr...

NSW Trustee and Guardian

Full-Time

Job reference number:

74607-43378415

Director, Museum Experience & Engagement

Job posting: 16 May 2025 - Closing date: 30 May 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director, Museum Experience & Engagement Key leadership role Make an impact at the nation's first museum Creative and entrepreneurial mindset The A...

Australian Museum

Full-Time

Job reference number:

0000AYAP

Director Infrastructure and Procurement

Job posting: 13 May 2025 - Closing date: 03 Jun 2025

Asset Management
Senior Executive
Procurement | Professional
Property and Assets | Contract Administration

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director Infrastructure and Procurement Sydney Opera House * Lead the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House’s procurement, building, capital and...

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req41980

Deputy Ombudsman, Complaints Resolution

Job posting: 09 May 2025 - Closing date: 25 May 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Pursue fairness for the people of NSW! Vacancy: Deputy Ombudsman, Complaints Resolution, SE Band 1 Location: Sydney CBD with hybrid and flexible wo...

NSW Ombudsman

Full-Time

Job reference number:

0000AY2G

Assistant Commissioner, Work and Education

Job posting: 12 May 2025 - Closing date: 21 May 2025

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Assistant Commissioner, Work and Education * Ongoing position available * Based in Windsor and Sydney CBD * $288,534 to $324,688 total remuneration...

Department of Communities and Justice

Full-Time

Job reference number:

74362-43375574

Director Cyber Security Defence & Capability

Job posting: 13 May 2025 - Closing date: 24 May 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director Cyber Security Defence & Capability * Do you have a passion for cyber security with a vision for enhancing cyber resilience across NSW? * ...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req42154

Head of Finance and Commercial

Job posting: 14 May 2025 - Closing date: 28 May 2025

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

You see the big picture, you’ve always worked on a grand scale, and now you’re ready to re-focus on grand impact. You’re highly experienced, but th...

Sydney Trains

Full-Time

Job reference number:

99624-43381879

Deputy Secretary Corporate Services

Job posting: 19 May 2025 - Closing date: 01 Jun 2025

Senior Executive | Deputy Secretary

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Deputy Secretary Corporate Services * Based in Parramatta – hybrid and flexible working arrangements may be available. * $453,893 to $502,098 total...

Department of Communities and Justice

Full-Time

Job reference number:

74496-43392601

Executive Director Investment, Industry and Partnerships

Job posting: 08 May 2025 - Closing date: 22 May 2025

Asset Management
CEO
Property and Assets
Property and Real Estate
Sales and Marketing
Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West
Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

* A unique leadership opportunity to help shape Australia’s newest city from the ground up * Permanent/ongoing full-time role based in Penrith with...

Bradfield Development Authority

Full-Time

Job reference number:

542356

Director, Operational Contract and Resource Management

Job posting: 14 May 2025 - Closing date: 23 May 2025

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

You’re excited to join our Road Maintenance and Resilience (RMR) division, and form part of the Operational Performance and Improvement branch lead...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

99777-43382269

Director Cyber Security Uplift, Advisory & Engagement

Job posting: 13 May 2025 - Closing date: 24 May 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director Cyber Security Uplift, Advisory & Engagement * Do you have a passion for cyber security with a vision for enhancing cyber resilience acros...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req42153

Director Governance and Engagement (Identified)

Job posting: 13 May 2025 - Closing date: 27 May 2025

CEO

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Regional NSW / Dubbo & West NSW
Sydney Region / Sydney - West

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * Unique opportunity for a leader to embed Aboriginal perspectives int...

Crown Lands and Public Spaces

Full-Time

Job reference number:

542613

NSW Telco Authority - Director of Property, Asset Management, and Environment

Job posting: 14 May 2025 - Closing date: 25 May 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

NSW Telco Authority - Director of Property, Asset Management and Environment * Are you a strategic leader with a passion for transforming property ...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req42188

Director, Finance

Job posting: 09 May 2025 - Closing date: 25 May 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

Director, Finance Healthshare nsw hsse band 1 Role Title: Director of Finance Join the Executive Leadership Team at HealthShare NSW for an exciting...

HealthShare NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ574296

Deputy Secretary, Policy

Job posting: 12 May 2025 - Closing date: 01 Jun 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region

The Cabinet Office Deputy Secretary, Policy * Leading policy, strategy and integrity from the heart of government * Supporting the Premier and Cabi...

The Cabinet Office

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req42102

Independent Biosecurity Commissioner

Job posting: 15 May 2025 - Closing date: 01 Jun 2025

CEO | Senior Executive

Regional NSW
Statewide

* Part-time fixed term opportunity (0.6 FTE) for up to five years * Role location negotiable with preference for regional NSW * Senior Executive Ba...

Agriculture and Biosecurity

Part-Time

Job reference number:

508079

Assistant Commissioner (Reviews and Compliance)

Job posting: 05 May 2025 - Closing date: 03 Jun 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region

Assistant Commissioner (Reviews and Compliance) – Senior Executive Band 1 at the Information and Privacy Commission NSW (IPC) – Ongoing * Lead regu...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req41946

NSW Procurement Director Roles X 4

Job posting: 07 May 2025 - Closing date: 26 May 2025

Senior Executive
CEO | Director
Governance | Corporate Governance
Procurement | Professional
Procurement | Project/Program Management

Sydney Region

NSW Procurement Director Roles x 4 * Director, Procurement Board Secretariat * Director, Procurement Operations and Sector Support * Director, Proc...

Treasury

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req41979

Director Pedagogy & Practice

Job posting: 14 May 2025 - Closing date: 30 May 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West

* Join an engaging leadership group transforming early learning in NSW * Ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 1 role with a remuneration ra...

Department of Education

Full-Time

Job reference number:

6969-43381660