Senior executive roles

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Senior executives in the sector

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Director, Strategic Communication

Job posting: 26 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 02 Apr 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West

* Full time role * Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW * Ongoing Public Service Senior ...

Department of Education

Full-Time

Job reference number:

6313-43268877

Executive Director Portfolio Delivery

Job posting: 24 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 07 Apr 2025

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Executive Director Portfolio Delivery * Based in Parramatta– hybrid and flexible working arrangements may be available * Starting Remuneration Pack...

Department of Communities and Justice

Full-Time

Job reference number:

73567-43262292

Director, Operations and Engagement - Mental Health Commission

Job posting: 13 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 02 Apr 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

Director, Operations and engagement Mental Health Commission PSSE Band 1 Join the Mental Health Commission for an exciting ongoing opportunity and ...

Mental Health Commission of NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ561977

Director Operations

Job posting: 18 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 03 Apr 2025

Senior Executive

Statewide

* Exciting opportunity to lead an important, growing and dynamic team! * Ongoing employment opportunity * Total remuneration range: $247,225 - $271...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req40861

Director Finance Control and Analysis

Job posting: 18 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 03 Apr 2025

Accounting and Financial
CEO | Senior Executive

Regional NSW
Statewide

Deliver with impact, connect to what matters & enjoy flexible working options * Full time ongoing role * DPIRD office location negotiable with pref...

Enabling Services

Full-Time

Job reference number:

507817

Executive Director, Corporate Services Group

Job posting: 01 Apr 2025 - Closing date: 21 Apr 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Join the NSW Electoral Commission to support the delivery of trusted elections in New South Wales and play a significant role in supporting our dem...

NSW Electoral Commission

Full-Time

Job reference number:

0000AWJR

Development Director - Sydney Olympic Park

Job posting: 25 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 08 Apr 2025

CEO
Construction and Architecture
Property and Real Estate

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * Lead high-profile, city-shaping projects that will define the future...

Property Development & Valuation

Full-Time

Job reference number:

542069

Associate Director, Media / Director, Media

Job posting: 31 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 14 Apr 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

Associate Director, Media (0.6 FTE) / Director, Media (0.4 FTE) NSW Ministry of Health Join our Strategic Communications and Engagement Branch at N...

NSW Ministry of Health

Part-Time

Job reference number:

REQ566265

CEO Multicultural NSW

Job posting: 25 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 08 Apr 2025

Senior Executive | Chief Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

CEO Multicultural NSW * Based in Parramatta * Total remuneration package starting from $362,787 * Ongoing opportunity available Multicultural NSW i...

Multicultural NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

73580-43265613

Deputy Secretary, School Infrastructure

Job posting: 28 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 13 Apr 2025

Senior Executive | Deputy Secretary

Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West

Deputy Secretary, School Infrastructure * Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW * A value...

Department of Education

Full-Time

Job reference number:

6528-43274875

Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Council

Job posting: 20 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 06 Apr 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Parliament of New South Wales Legislative Council Deputy Clerk of the Legislative Council Public Office Holder, Sydney CBD, Permanent Full-Time Job...

Legislative Council

Full-Time

Job reference number:

0000AWNE

Commissioner Rural Fire Service NSW

Job posting: 24 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 13 Apr 2025

Senior Executive | Chief Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Commissioner, NSW Rural Fire Service * Headquarters based in Sydney Olympic Park * Full-Time Ongoing role * Total Remuneration payable starting fro...

Department of Communities and Justice

Full-Time

Job reference number:

73568-43262323

Director Tobacco & e-Cigarettes Compliance

Job posting: 27 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 13 Apr 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6 Remuneration: $182,575 - $199,405, plus Superannuation Locatio...

Health System Support Group

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ563232

Director, Legal

Job posting: 27 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 13 Apr 2025

Legal and Justice | Advisory
Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Inner West

* Full time role * Highly autonomous role with a focus on construction and dispute resolution * Join a group transforming education in NSW, and mak...

Department of Education

Full-Time

Job reference number:

6519-43272098

Director Strategy and Governance

Job posting: 18 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 03 Apr 2025

Senior Executive

Statewide

* Exciting opportunity to lead an important, growing and dynamic team! * Ongoing employment opportunity * Total remuneration range: $239,483 - $263...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req40864

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Job posting: 25 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 09 Apr 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Deputy CFO * Step into a pivotal leadership role, driving financial strategy and transformation. * Full-time ongoing opportunity available in Hayma...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req41049

Executive Director, Legal Services and Director of Proceedings

Job posting: 26 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 23 Apr 2025

Legal and Justice
Senior Executive

Sydney Region
Sydney Region / Sydney City

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LEGAL SERVICES & DIRECTOR OF PROCEEDINGS HEALTH CARE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION The Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) is seek...

Health Care Complaints Commission

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req41068

Director Aboriginal Outcomes

Job posting: 19 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 02 Apr 2025

CEO
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. * Exciting newly created role providin...

Strategic Priorities & Coordination

Full-Time

Job reference number:

541937

Director, Industrial Relations and Policy, MOH

Job posting: 19 Mar 2025 - Closing date: 06 Apr 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

DIRECTOR, INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND POLICY NSW MINISTRY OF HEALTH BAND 1 Join our Workplace Relations Branch at NSW Ministry of Health for an exciti...

NSW Ministry of Health

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ563331