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.

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Senior executives in the sector

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Place Management NSW Board and Placemaking NSW Advisory Committee - Chair and Board Members

Job posting: 11 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 29 Jun 2025

CEO

Sydney Region / Sydney - West

Placemaking NSW * Chair and Board Member opportunities * 2-3 year terms * Help shape iconic harbourside precincts About Placemaking NSW Placemaking...

Crown Lands and Public Spaces

Flexibility available

Job reference number:

543426

Director Services Metropolitan Network

Job posting: 16 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 29 Jun 2025

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel. Here's your chance to design and deliver efficient, customer-focused...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

100306-43456561

Director Legal, Projects & Development (Front End Construction) (Temporary Opp up to 12 months)

Job posting: 19 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 02 Jul 2025

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

You can create a unique and lasting impact. This is your opportunity to deliver exceptional services to the people of NSW, create innovative soluti...

Transport For NSW

Contract / Temporary

Job reference number:

100190-43464836

Deputy Ombudsman, Public Interest Disclosures and Complaints-Handling Systems Oversight

Job posting: 26 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 14 Jul 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Deputy Ombudsman, Public Interest Disclosures and Complaints-Handling Systems Oversight Pursue fairness for the people of NSW! Vacancy: Deputy Ombu...

NSW Ombudsman

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req5

Director Government Law

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

CEO
Legal and Justice
Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - West

* Ongoing full-time role, strategic leadership with impact * Parramatta location with flexible working supported * TRP from $225,740 - $249,843 inc...

Strategic Services and Advice

Full-Time

Job reference number:

543010

Board Members EOI - National Art School Board of Directors

Job posting: 16 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 06 Jul 2025

Accounting and Financial
Arts, Sports and Recreation | Performing Arts
Education And/Or Training | School Education
Legal and Justice | Advisory
Senior Executive | Board Member

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Board Members EOI – National Art School Board of Directors About the National Art School The National Art School is at the forefront of innovative ...

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Part-Time

Job reference number:

req42876

Director Security & Emergency Operations

Job posting: 20 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 06 Jul 2025

CEO | 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 bring structure, mitigation a...

Sydney Trains

Full-Time

Job reference number:

100275-43467377

Head of Intercity Services (Temporary Opportunity up to 15 months)

Job posting: 26 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 11 Jul 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

Contract / Temporary

Job reference number:

100425-43480294

Director, Work Health and Safety

Job posting: 13 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 29 Jun 2025

Safety | OHS
Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West

* Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW * An organisation focused on values and fosters a...

Department of Education

Full-Time

Job reference number:

8103-43452245

Deputy Commissioner Field Operations

Job posting: 18 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 02 Jul 2025

CEO

Sydney Region

* Senior Executive Leadership role * Direct report to the Commissioner * Total Remuneration Package (TRP) for the role is $325,146 pa - $361,300 in...

Fire and Rescue NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

493892

Executive Director Parliament Services - Senior Executive Band 2 - Parliament of NSW - Sydney

Job posting: 25 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 13 Jul 2025

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

About the role: Join us as our Executive Director Parliament Services and lead with impact. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership, o...

Department of Parliamentary Services

Full-Time

Job reference number:

492463

Executive Director, Industry & Investment

Job posting: 19 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 03 Jul 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region

Premier’s Department Executive Director, Industry & Investment You. At the centre of big ideas. * Drive major foreign direct investment attraction ...

Premier's Department

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req43195

Director Land Use Outcomes

Job posting: 16 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 02 Jul 2025

CEO | Director
Planning | Traffic and Transport Planning

Sydney Region / Sydney City

You’re someone who wants to create outcomes that have a real impact on the people of NSW. You're a forward thinker who sees potential where others ...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

100305-43456528

Executive Director - Legal Services - Ongoing

Job posting: 19 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 02 Jul 2025

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Executive Director Legal Services Central Sydney CBD * Permanent, full-time role – 35 hours per week * Sydney Office (Haymarket) with flexible/hybr...

Legal Aid Commission, Office of the

Full-Time

Job reference number:

75465-43464835

Executive Director Customer Data and Insights

Job posting: 25 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 04 Jul 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

* Shape the future of whole-of-government data, customer intelligence, and digital transformation. * Ongoing executive opportunity in the Policy, S...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req43330

Director Aboriginal Outcomes

Job posting: 20 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 04 Jul 2025

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Play a pivotal part in shaping how Aboriginal perspectives, voices, and aspirations are embedded into the fabric of Transport’s strategy, operation...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

100020-43467687

Director Legislation & Reform

Job posting: 16 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 06 Jul 2025

Policy
CEO | Senior Executive

Regional NSW
Statewide
Sydney Region / Sydney City

* Ongoing full-time role * Sydney based, or able to travel to Sydney regularly to support legislation reform processes * Senior Executive Band 1 – ...

Policy Reform & Evidence

Full-Time

Job reference number:

508245

Executive Director Signalling Operations

Job posting: 20 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 06 Jul 2025

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

You excel at connecting the dots as a problem solver, ensuring the seamless delivery of reliable services from beginning to end. If finding complex...

Sydney Trains

Full-Time

Job reference number:

100272-43467342

Director First Nations Creative Strategy (Identified)

Job posting: 24 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 08 Jul 2025

Arts, Sports and Recreation
CEO
Hospitality and Tourism

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * A unique executive opportunity to develop the cultural and creative ...

Crown Lands and Public Spaces

Full-Time

Job reference number:

543765

Executive Director NSW Point to Point Transport Commission

Job posting: 27 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 15 Jul 2025

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

You’re a leader who takes ownership and actively creates positive change. You will be excited by the opportunity to provide strategic leadership an...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

98914-43482818

Director, Legal, Governance and Risk - Health Professional Councils Authority

Job posting: 13 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 29 Jun 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director Legal, Governance and Risk Executive Band 1 Health Professional Councils Authority Join our HPCA team for an exciting opportunity for up t...

NSW Ministry of Health

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ583981

Director Operations, Metro, SafeWork NSW

Job posting: 18 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 04 Jul 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director Operations, Metro, SafeWork NSW * Are you ready to lead operational excellence and drive Work Health & Safety compliance across Metropolit...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req43071

Executive Director Planning & Performance

Job posting: 20 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 06 Jul 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. Here's your chance to design and ...

Sydney Trains

Full-Time

Job reference number:

100271-43467357

Director Strategy, Governance, Risk and Data

Job posting: 26 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 14 Jul 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director Strategy, Governance, Risk and Data Pursue fairness for the people of NSW! Vacancy: Director Strategy, Governance, Risk and Data, SE Band ...

NSW Ombudsman

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req6

Director, ICT Procurement and Asset Management - eHealth NSW

Job posting: 17 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 30 Jun 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

Director, ICT Procurement and Asset Management eHealth NSW Band 1 Join our ICT Procurement and Asset Management Team at eHealth NSW for an exciting...

eHealth NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ584830