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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Director Road Asset Information Management (up to 3 year fixed term opportunity)

Job posting: 30 May 2025 - Closing date: 12 Jun 2025

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

You’re a leader who takes ownership and actively creates positive change. You have the opportunity to lead the innovation and integration of asset ...

Transport For NSW

Contract / Temporary

Job reference number:

99778-43420654

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

Chief Information Security Officer

Job posting: 26 May 2025 - Closing date: 10 Jun 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 secure ...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

99868-43409798

Executive Director, Architecture, Strategy and Partnering

Job posting: 26 May 2025 - Closing date: 10 Jun 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 secure ...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

99867-43409962

Director, Educational Leadership,West Wyalong

Job posting: 28 May 2025 - Closing date: 10 Jun 2025

Education And/Or Training | Education Management
Senior Executive | Director

Regional NSW / Riverina & Murray

* Full time temporary role for up to 2 years (with the possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing employment) * Join a leadership group tran...

Department of Education

Full-Time

Job reference number:

7292-43415265

Director Procurement Operations

Job posting: 30 May 2025 - Closing date: 06 Jun 2025

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Lead Operational Excellence and Drive Process Improvement in a Major Procurement Transformation at Transport for NSW Transport for NSW is deliverin...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

99843-43421025

Director Goods & Services Procurement

Job posting: 30 May 2025 - Closing date: 06 Jun 2025

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Be Part of a Major Procurement Transformation at Transport for NSW Transport for NSW is embarking on a bold Procurement Transformation Program — es...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

99841-43421036

Chief Data Officer

Job posting: 26 May 2025 - Closing date: 10 Jun 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 secure ...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

99869-43409738

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

Head of Safety, Risk and Assurance

Job posting: 21 May 2025 - Closing date: 04 Jun 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. Join our Safety, Risk & Assurance...

Sydney Trains

Full-Time

Job reference number:

99681-43398914

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, System Purchasing - Ministry of Health

Job posting: 27 May 2025 - Closing date: 10 Jun 2025

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SYSTEM PURCHASING NSW MINISTRY OF HEALTH BAND 2 Role Title: Executive Director, System Purchasing Join our System Sustainabilit...

NSW Ministry of Health

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ579380

Executive Director, Climate Change and Strategy

Job posting: 21 May 2025 - Closing date: 08 Jun 2025

CEO

Sydney Region / Sydney - West

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Leading the way on Climate Change for NSW * Key role leading the Climate Change and Energy Tran...

Energy, Climate Change & Sustainability

Full-Time

Job reference number:

543021

Director Infrastructure Projects

Job posting: 27 May 2025 - Closing date: 09 Jun 2025

Projects
Senior Executive

Statewide
Sydney Region / Sydney - West

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. * Temporary full-time opportunity to 1...

Water

Full-Time

Job reference number:

542732

Executive Director Procurement Services - Temporary Opportunity up to 24months

Job posting: 28 May 2025 - Closing date: 13 Jun 2025

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Transport for NSW is delivering a bold and exciting Procurement Transformation Program — establishing a dedicated, centre-led Procurement branch wi...

Transport For NSW

Contract / Temporary

Job reference number:

99845-43415277

Senior Deputy Ombudsman, People, Performance & Sector Improvement, SE Band 2

Job posting: 30 May 2025 - Closing date: 15 Jun 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Pursue fairness for the people of NSW! Vacancy: Senior Deputy Ombudsman, People, Performance & Sector Improvement, SE Band 2 Location: Sydney CBD w...

NSW Ombudsman

Full-Time

Job reference number:

0000AYTJ

Director, Transparency and Integrity

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

Legal and Justice
Senior Executive
Legal and Justice | Solicitor

Sydney Region

Director Transparency and Integrity, The Office of General Counsel * Employment Type: Ongoing * Classification / Band: Senior Executive Band 1 * Re...

Treasury

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req42634

Director Community Corrections Operations (Southern District)

Job posting: 26 May 2025 - Closing date: 10 Jun 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast

Director Community Corrections Operations – Southern District * Based in the Wollongong office, with flexibility to work across locations within th...

Department of Communities and Justice

Full-Time

Job reference number:

75005-43409752

Director Customer Insights

Job posting: 30 May 2025 - Closing date: 13 Jun 2025

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

You’re a visionary who sees the story behind the data—and knows how to turn insight into impact. As Director, Customer Insights, you’ll lead the ch...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

100023-43420920

Director, Divisional Enablement

Job posting: 27 May 2025 - Closing date: 10 Jun 2025

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Join our new Portfolio Management Office & Enablement (PMO&E) branch, accountable for managing the lifecycle of the Finance Technology and Commerci...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

98423-43412341

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

Director Corporate Communications

Job posting: 30 May 2025 - Closing date: 15 Jun 2025

CEO
Media, Publicity and Communications

Sydney Region / Sydney - West

Executive Job Opportunity: Director Corporate Communications * Key role leading internal communication and engagement strategies * Parramatta locat...

Strategic Policy Science & Engagement

Full-Time

Job reference number:

542954

Director Direct Procurement & Minor Construction

Job posting: 30 May 2025 - Closing date: 06 Jun 2025

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Lead the Future of Procurement at Transport for NSW Transport for NSW is embarking on a bold Procurement Transformation Program — establishing a de...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

99842-43421030

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

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