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.

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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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Disability Council - Board Members

Job posting: 02 Sep 2024 - Closing date: 29 Sep 2024

Senior Executive | Board Member

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Disability Council NSW Applications for membership Combine your passion for disability rights and inclusion with policy and strategy expertise – ap...

Department of Communities and Justice

Job reference number:

69409-42797029

Director, Strategy, Innovation and Improvement - South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Job posting: 27 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 24 Sep 2024

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region

THE OPPORTUNITY Join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), one of Sydney's largest and most diverse health districts, as the Directo...

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ516019

Executive Director, Shared Services

Job posting: 28 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 12 Sep 2024

CEO | Senior Executive
Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West

You can create a unique and lasting impact on our people. Your expertise in communication, problem-solving and innovation are highly transferable a...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

96060-42786632

Digital Information Office Portfolio Director

Job posting: 05 Sep 2024 - Closing date: 19 Sep 2024

CEO
Information and Communications Technology
Projects

Regional NSW / Bathurst & Central West NSW
Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * Oversee a portfolio of major, high-priority, multi-year initiatives ...

Corporate Services

Full-Time

Job reference number:

538533

Director Create Infrastructure

Job posting: 23 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 09 Sep 2024

Senior Executive
CEO | Director

Sydney Region

Director, Create Infrastructure – Create NSW * Exceptional opportunity to lead the delivery of cultural infrastructure projects in NSW * Senior Exe...

Create NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req36149

Director Experience and Engagement

Job posting: 22 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 09 Sep 2024

CEO | Senior Executive

Sydney Region

State Library of NSW Director Experience and Engagement, Band 1 •A great opportunity for a dynamic leader in engagement, and visitor experience •Te...

Library Council of NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req393

Director Policy and Practice

Job posting: 02 Sep 2024 - Closing date: 22 Sep 2024

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Director Policy and Practice * Based in Parramatta – flexible and hybrid arrangements available * Ongoing position available * $239,483 to $263,586...

Department of Communities and Justice

Full-Time

Job reference number:

68576-42797633

Director, Assessments

Job posting: 03 Sep 2024 - Closing date: 16 Sep 2024

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West

* Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW * Ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 1 ...

Department of Education

Job reference number:

3531-42801114

Director, Financial Analytics

Job posting: 03 Sep 2024 - Closing date: 10 Sep 2024

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6 Remuneration: $176,401.00 - $192,662.00, plus Superannuation L...

Health System Support Group

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ517329

Director Housing Services

Job posting: 02 Sep 2024 - Closing date: 16 Sep 2024

Senior Executive | Director

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Gosford, Central Coast and Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Lismore & Far North Coast
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region

Director Housing Services (Northern District) Flexible location across multiple districts listed below PSSE Band 1 ongoing position available $223,...

Department of Communities and Justice

Job reference number:

68333-42797618

Executive Director Family Law Senior Executive Band 2 - Ongoing

Job posting: 02 Sep 2024 - Closing date: 29 Sep 2024

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Legal Aid NSW is recruiting an Executive Director Family Law. This is a critical senior leadership role that will lead the largest Family Law pract...

Legal Aid Commission, Office of the

Full-Time

Job reference number:

0000APAG

Director Information Management & Privacy

Job posting: 30 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 15 Sep 2024

CEO
Governance
Legal and Justice
Library
Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * Lead the strategic management of the department’s information and re...

Strategic Services and Advice

Full-Time

Job reference number:

538017

Executive Director Investigations

Job posting: 06 Sep 2024 - Closing date: 27 Sep 2024

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (“the NSW ICAC”) Join a leading, independent, integrity agency The NSW ICAC is a destination employer...

Independent Commission Against Corruption

Full-Time

Job reference number:

492236

Director Social and Affordable Housing Assessments

Job posting: 28 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 11 Sep 2024

CEO
Planning

Sydney Region / Sydney - West

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * An exciting leadership role leading the assessment of social and aff...

Planning

Full-Time

Job reference number:

538033

Chief Executive, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Job posting: 08 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 20 Sep 2024

Senior Executive | Chief Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Chief Executive Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Executive Band 3 Role Title: Chief Executive, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health Distri...

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ511552

Director Regional Delivery, North Coast

Job posting: 30 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 15 Sep 2024

CEO | Director

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

* An exciting opportunity for an executive to partner with stakeholders to enhance community resilience before and after disasters and deliver comm...

NSW Reconstruction Authority

Contract / Temporary

Job reference number:

69459-42793165

Director Depot Portfolio and Programs (Up to 18 Month Temporary Opportunity)

Job posting: 29 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 09 Sep 2024

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

You’re keen to join our Workplaces branch within the People, Communications and Workplace division who will be undertaking a program of work on Tra...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

95265-42789688

Director, Competition and Regulatory Policy

Job posting: 26 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 09 Sep 2024

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director, Competition & Regulatory Reform * Employment Type: Ongoing Role * Classification / Band: Senior Executive Band 1 * Remuneration: Minimum ...

Treasury

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req36214

Director Probity

Job posting: 06 Sep 2024 - Closing date: 22 Sep 2024

CEO
Governance

Sydney Region / Sydney - West

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * Lead the strategic management of the department’s probity branch. * ...

Strategic Services and Advice

Full-Time

Job reference number:

538257

Executive Director, Planning & Assessments

Job posting: 03 Sep 2024 - Closing date: 16 Sep 2024

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West

* Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW * Ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 2 ...

Department of Education

Job reference number:

3537-42801145

Director Industry Development

Job posting: 28 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 11 Sep 2024

CEO | Senior Executive
Environmental | Specialist Manager

Regional NSW
Statewide

* Full time ongoing Senior Executive position * Various DPIRD office locations based across Regional NSW * Senior Executive Band 1 – TRP from $225K...

Mining, Exploration and Geoscience

Full-Time

Job reference number:

506666

Director Titles Assessment

Job posting: 28 Aug 2024 - Closing date: 11 Sep 2024

CEO | Senior Executive
Environmental | Specialist Manager

Regional NSW
Statewide

* Full time temporary role to 30 June 2025 * Various DPIRD office locations based across Regional NSW * Senior Executive Band 1 – TRP from $211K pe...

Mining, Exploration and Geoscience

Full-Time

Job reference number:

506629