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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

Hear from some of our senior executives.

 

Promoted opportunities

Job posting: 06 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 04 Jul 2023

Environmental
Senior Executive
CEO

Statewide

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies. NSW Coastal Council Do yo...

Environment and Heritage Group

Full-Time

Job reference number:

529340

Job posting: 06 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 16 Jun 2023

Senior Executive
Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region

Executive Director, Toll Review * Employment Type: Temporary – until December 2024 * Classification / Band: Senior Executive Band 2 * Remuneration:...

Treasury

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req28358

Job posting: 05 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 25 Jun 2023

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Public Sector Senior Executive - Band 1 Ongoing Full-Time Sydney About us The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the w...

NSW Police Force

Full-Time

Job reference number:

00009O43

Job posting: 05 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 18 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

* Lead Ministerial and Parliamentary processes in a newly formed Agency * Ongoing Full-time role based in Sydney with flexible work arrangement opt...

NSW Reconstruction Authority

Full-Time

Job reference number:

61072-41639912

Job posting: 02 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 25 Jun 2023

CEO

Sydney Region
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Secretary, Premier’s Department The Premier’s Department leads the largest workforce in the southern hemisphere of 430,000 public serva...

Premier and Cabinet

Full-Time

Job reference number:

00009OGM

Job posting: 02 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 25 Jun 2023

CEO

Sydney Region
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Secretary, The Cabinet Office The Cabinet Office and Premier’s Department are commencing operations on 1 July 2023, replacing the Department ...

Premier and Cabinet

Full-Time

Job reference number:

00009OG2

Job posting: 02 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

Director, Workforce Insights and Transformation Executive Band 1 NSW Ministry of Health An opportunity to join the journey together with a group of...

NSW Ministry of Health

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ405304

Job posting: 02 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

Director of Workforce Governance Executive Band 1 NSW Ministry of Health An opportunity to join the journey together with a group of brilliant peop...

NSW Ministry of Health

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ404960

Job posting: 02 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 18 Jun 2023

Senior Executive

Sydney Region

Director, Media • Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW • Ongoing 2 Senior Exec...

Department of Education

Full-Time

Job reference number:

00009NVX

Job posting: 02 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 18 Jun 2023

Senior Executive

Sydney Region
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director, School Climate • Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW • Full time te...

Department of Education

Full-Time

Job reference number:

00009OD5

Job posting: 02 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 25 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

About us Sydney Metro is Australia's biggest public transport project and first fully-automated metro rail network, connecting customers and transf...

Sydney Metro

Full-Time

Job reference number:

85796-41634206

Job posting: 01 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 21 Jun 2023

Senior Executive

Illawarra & South Coast
Sydney Region
Statewide
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Gosford, Central Coast and Region
Regional NSW / Bathurst & Central West NSW
Regional NSW / Riverina & Murray
Regional NSW / Far West and North Central NSW

• Band 1 Senior Executive role • Temporary full time to June 2025 with the possibility to be ongoing • Great opportunity for growth ...

TAFE NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

00009NYY

Job posting: 01 Jun 2023 - Closing date: 25 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Director

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Lismore & Far North Coast

* Key regional leadership position * Northern Rivers NSW location * Regional Recovery Coordinator for the Northern Rivers * Newly formed Authority ...

NSW Reconstruction Authority

Full-Time

Job reference number:

60976-41630692

Job posting: 31 May 2023 - Closing date: 18 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

Director, Financial Performance and Reporting Executive Band 1 NSW Ministry of Health * Temporary role available (up to 8 months) * We are looking ...

NSW Ministry of Health

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ405573

Job posting: 30 May 2023 - Closing date: 11 Jun 2023

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies. * Strategic executive lea...

Governance & Legal

Full-Time

Job reference number:

528885

Job posting: 30 May 2023 - Closing date: 18 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Director of General Medicine and Palliative Care Calvary Mater Newcastle Executive Team Temporary Full Time - 6 month opportunity #511741 * Progres...

Calvary HealthCare Newcastle

Full-Time

Job reference number:

511741

Job posting: 29 May 2023 - Closing date: 12 Jun 2023

Senior Executive

Sydney Region

Director, Early Childhood Outcomes Commissioned Programs · Join a team that is transforming early childhood education and care in NSW. &midd...

Department of Education

Full-Time

Job reference number:

00009NA5

Job posting: 29 May 2023 - Closing date: 13 Jun 2023

Environmental
CEO

Statewide

Appointments to the Biodiversity Conservation Advisory Panel are paid positions, for up to a three-year term. BCAP members have a current remunerat...

Environment and Heritage Group

Full-Time

Job reference number:

529133

Job posting: 29 May 2023 - Closing date: 11 Jun 2023

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies. * Strategic executive lea...

Planning

Full-Time

Job reference number:

529136

Job posting: 29 May 2023 - Closing date: 11 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

About us Sydney Metro is Australia's biggest public transport project and first fully-automated metro rail network, connecting customers and transf...

Sydney Metro

Full-Time

Job reference number:

85539-41622159

Job posting: 26 May 2023 - Closing date: 25 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Chief Executive

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Chief Executive NSW Health Pathology NSW Health Pathology was formed in 2012 and is the largest public pathology and forensic & analytical scie...

NSW Ministry of Health

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ402915

Job posting: 26 May 2023 - Closing date: 25 Jun 2023

Planning
Policy
Senior Executive
Property and Real Estate
Research and Analysis
CEO

Statewide
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Regional NSW / Riverina & Murray
Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Regional NSW / Dubbo & West NSW

* Role: Chairperson, Aboriginal Housing Office * Location: New South Wales * Remuneration: Up to $174,210 pa PLUS employer’s contribution to supera...

Homes Property & Development

Flexibility available

Job reference number:

529131

Job posting: 26 May 2023 - Closing date: 16 Jun 2023

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Together, we create thriving environments, communities and economies. * Strategic executive lea...

Planning

Full-Time

Job reference number:

529011

Job posting: 26 May 2023 - Closing date: 25 Jun 2023

Planning
Policy
Property and Assets
Senior Executive
Property and Real Estate
Research and Analysis
CEO

Regional NSW
Statewide
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Regional NSW / Riverina & Murray
Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Regional NSW / Dubbo & West NSW

* Role Title: Board Members, Aboriginal Housing Office * Location: New South Wales * Remuneration, calculated on an annual basis, will be paid to e...

Homes Property & Development

Flexibility available

Job reference number:

529137

Job posting: 26 May 2023 - Closing date: 13 Jun 2023

Legal and Justice
Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region

Deputy General Counsel, Arts and Tourism * Join the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade * Senior Executive Band 1 with an attractive rem...

Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req28150

Job posting: 26 May 2023 - Closing date: 11 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

About us Sydney Metro is Australia's biggest public transport project and first fully-automated metro rail network, connecting customers and transf...

Sydney Metro

Full-Time

Job reference number:

85561-41617509

Job posting: 25 May 2023 - Closing date: 12 Jun 2023

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Public Sector Senior Executive - Band 1 Temporary Full-Time up to 12 January 2027 Sydney Olympic Park / Parramatta About us The NSW Police Force (N...

NSW Police Force

Full-Time

Job reference number:

00009NH9

Job posting: 25 May 2023 - Closing date: 12 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

PSSE Band 1, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Join the NSW ODPP Leadership Team * Sydney CBD based role * Total Remuneration Pa...

Director of Public Prosecutions, Office of the

Job reference number:

823-41614006

Job posting: 24 May 2023 - Closing date: 08 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Director

Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast

Director Mental Health, Community and Intergenerational Wellness – Band 1 Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Based Wollongong area Hi...

NSW Ministry of Health

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ403226

Job posting: 23 May 2023 - Closing date: 12 Jun 2023

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Public Sector Senior Executive - Band 1 Ongoing Full-Time Sydney About us The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) is one of the largest police forces in the w...

NSW Police Force

Full-Time

Job reference number:

00009N7I

Job posting: 18 May 2023 - Closing date: 07 Jun 2023

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

About us Sydney Metro is Australia's biggest public transport project and first fully-automated metro rail network, connecting customers and transf...

Sydney Metro

Full-Time

Job reference number:

85299-41598271