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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.

 

Job posting: 13 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 26 Nov 2024

Senior 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

Contract / Temporary

Job reference number:

492250

Job posting: 12 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 25 Nov 2024

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

NSW Procurement Director Roles X2 * Executive Director Procurement Policy, Risk Management and Delivery * Executive Director, NSW Procurement Opera...

Treasury

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req38000

Job posting: 19 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 01 Dec 2024

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West

Director, People and Culture Sydney Local Health District Band 1 Role Title: Director, People and Culture Join our People and Culture team at SLHD ...

Sydney Local Health District

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ536245

Job posting: 15 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 28 Nov 2024

CEO

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Gosford, Central Coast and Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Lake Macquarie
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Lismore & Far North Coast
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Illawarra & South Coast / Southern Highlands
Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Regional NSW
Regional NSW / Dubbo & West NSW
Regional NSW / Goulburn & Southern Tablelands
Regional NSW / Riverina & Murray
Regional NSW / Tamworth & North West NSW
Statewide
Sydney Region / Sydney - East
Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West
Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West
Sydney Region / Sydney - South
Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Manager Delivery Implementation Location negotiable across NSW (pending TAFE NSW campus availability) Permanent full-time Package valued at $201,93...

TAFE NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

498391

Job posting: 12 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 24 Nov 2024

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Deputy Secretary, General Counsel You. At the centre of big ideas. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced General Counsel to join our exec...

The Cabinet Office

Full-Time

Job reference number:

0000ASOO

Job posting: 13 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 27 Nov 2024

Senior Executive

Statewide
Sydney Region / Sydney - East

Executive Director, Truth and Healing (Identified) - 0000AR8T You. At the centre of big ideas. This unique role has the opportunity to make signifi...

Premier's Department

Full-Time

Job reference number:

0000AR8T

Job posting: 14 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 04 Dec 2024

Senior Executive

Outside NSW

Premier’s Department NSW Trade and Investment Commissioner - UK & Europe You. At the centre of big ideas. Investment NSW, within the NSW Premier's ...

Premier's Department

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req38092

Job posting: 11 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 24 Nov 2024

Senior Executive | Director

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

* 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:

4405-42968334

Job posting: 15 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 04 Dec 2024

CEO
Education And/Or Training

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Gosford, Central Coast and Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Lake Macquarie
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Lismore & Far North Coast
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Illawarra & South Coast / Southern Highlands
Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Regional NSW
Regional NSW / Dubbo & West NSW
Regional NSW / Goulburn & Southern Tablelands
Regional NSW / Riverina & Murray
Regional NSW / Tamworth & North West NSW
Statewide
Sydney Region / Sydney - East
Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West
Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West
Sydney Region / Sydney - South
Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Manager Aboriginal Strategic Partnerships and Programs (Aboriginal Identified) Location negotiable across NSW (pending TAFE NSW campus availability...

TAFE NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

498389

Job posting: 15 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 28 Nov 2024

CEO

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Gosford, Central Coast and Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Lake Macquarie
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Lismore & Far North Coast
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Illawarra & South Coast / Southern Highlands
Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Regional NSW
Regional NSW / Dubbo & West NSW
Regional NSW / Goulburn & Southern Tablelands
Regional NSW / Riverina & Murray
Regional NSW / Tamworth & North West NSW
Statewide
Sydney Region / Sydney - East
Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West
Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West
Sydney Region / Sydney - South
Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Manager Education Planning Implementation Location negotiable across NSW (pending TAFE NSW campus availability) Permanent full-time Opportunity Pac...

TAFE NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

498398

Job posting: 12 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 27 Nov 2024

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director, Major Projects (2 roles) * Employment Type: Ongoing or Fixed Term role * Employment Period: Ongoing or 12-month fixed term * Remuneration...

Treasury

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req38001

Job posting: 22 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 09 Dec 2024

Senior Executive | Board Member

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport - Office of Racing --------------------------------------------------------------...

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Part-Time

Job reference number:

req38310

Job posting: 07 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 05 Dec 2024

Senior Executive | Deputy Secretary

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

Deputy Secretary, Infrastructure and Asset Management and Chief Executive, Health Infrastructure Key leadership role in delivering infrastructure s...

NSW Ministry of Health

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ533248

Job posting: 15 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 28 Nov 2024

CEO
Media, Publicity and Communications
Policy
Research and Analysis
Senior Executive

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

* Unique opportunity to provide expert advice and support services to executives * Temporary full-time role until September 2025 * Sydney or region...

Corporate Services

Full-Time

Job reference number:

539722

Job posting: 08 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 24 Nov 2024

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 40 hours per week Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 6 Salary Range: $176,401 per annum - $192,662 per a...

Ambulance Service NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ531576

Job posting: 12 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 26 Nov 2024

CEO | Senior Executive

Regional NSW

* Full time ongoing Senior Executive Band 2 role - TRP from $297K per annum (inc. Super) * Ideally located in Port Stephens, however other location...

Fisheries and Forestry

Full-Time

Job reference number:

507341

Job posting: 18 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 01 Dec 2024

CEO | Director

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

* Temporary full-time opportunity for up to two years, with possibility of extension. * Role based in Lismore, with hybrid working arrangements. * ...

NSW Reconstruction Authority

Job reference number:

70804-42983654

Job posting: 15 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 29 Nov 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

Full-Time

Job reference number:

4535-42979784

Job posting: 14 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 12 Dec 2024

Senior Executive

Statewide

* Opportunity to guide the strategic direction of NSW’s largest holiday park group * Contributing to sustainable regional communities and local eco...

Crown Lands and Public Spaces

Part-Time

Job reference number:

539046

Job posting: 12 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 25 Nov 2024

CEO
Planning

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Gosford, Central Coast and Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Lake Macquarie
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Lismore & Far North Coast
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Illawarra & South Coast / Southern Highlands
Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Regional NSW
Regional NSW / Dubbo & West NSW
Regional NSW / Goulburn & Southern Tablelands
Regional NSW / Riverina & Murray
Regional NSW / Tamworth & North West NSW
Statewide
Sydney Region / Sydney - East
Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West
Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West
Sydney Region / Sydney - South
Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Manager, Review and Evaluation MCoE State-wide Opportunity (depending on TAFE NSW campus availability) Temporary Full-time until December 2028 Tota...

TAFE NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

497472

Job posting: 07 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 24 Nov 2024

CEO
Planning

Statewide

Aboriginal Identified - Diversity and Inclusion Specialist Location Negotiable across NSW (Based on TAFE campus availability) Permanent, full-time ...

TAFE NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

497956

Job posting: 12 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 26 Nov 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 * Drive improved outcomes for all children throug...

Department of Education

Job reference number:

4601-42970509

Job posting: 15 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 29 Nov 2024

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director Authorisations and Verifications Exciting opportunity for a visionary leader with a background in high-risk regulatory environments, stron...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req38105

Job posting: 18 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 01 Dec 2024

CEO | Director

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

* Ongoing full-time opportunity * Role based in Lismore, with hybrid working arrangements. * Competitive Total Remuneration Package, commensurate w...

NSW Reconstruction Authority

Job reference number:

70805-42983619

Job posting: 12 Nov 2024 - Closing date: 26 Nov 2024

CEO
Information and Communications Technology
Planning

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

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * An exciting senior executive opportunity to lead the digital transfo...

Planning

Full-Time

Job reference number:

539726