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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.

 
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Deputy Ombudsman, Public Interest Disclosures and Complaints-Handling Systems Oversight

Job posting: 26 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 14 Jul 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Deputy Ombudsman, Public Interest Disclosures and Complaints-Handling Systems Oversight Pursue fairness for the people of NSW! Vacancy: Deputy Ombu...

NSW Ombudsman

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req5

Director Strategic Assets & Property Planning

Job posting: 08 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 21 Jul 2025

CEO | Senior Executive

Regional NSW
Statewide

* Full-time fixed term opportunity for 3 years from the date of appointment * Role location negotiable with preference for regional NSW * Senior Ex...

Enabling Services

Full-Time

Job reference number:

508337

Director, Pharmaceutical Operations - NSW Ministry of Health

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

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

Director, Pharmaceutical Operations NSW Ministry of Health PSSE Band 1 Role Title: Director, Pharmaceutical Operations Join our Legal and Regulator...

NSW Ministry of Health

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ588082

Director Rating and Taxing - In-House Valuations

Job posting: 02 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 16 Jul 2025

CEO
Land Administration
Legal and Justice
Planning
Property and Real Estate
Senior Executive

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Regional NSW / Bathurst & Central West NSW
Regional NSW / Goulburn & Southern Tablelands
Statewide
Sydney Region / Sydney - West

* Newly created role offering a unique opportunity to establish one of Value NSW’s in-house rating and taxing valuations teams * Permanent full-tim...

Property Development & Valuation

Full-Time

Job reference number:

543758

Director Integrated Compliance

Job posting: 03 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 10 Jul 2025

CEO | Senior Executive

Regional NSW
Statewide

* Full time two year Senior Executive Band 1 role - TRP from $223,417 per annum (including superannuation) * Willing to consider candidates across ...

Agriculture and Biosecurity

Full-Time

Job reference number:

508336

Head of Intercity Services (Temporary Opportunity up to 15 months)

Job posting: 26 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 11 Jul 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. You’re highly experienced, but th...

Sydney Trains

Contract / Temporary

Job reference number:

100425-43480294

Executive Director Parliament Services - Senior Executive Band 2 - Parliament of NSW - Sydney

Job posting: 25 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 13 Jul 2025

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

About the role: Join us as our Executive Director Parliament Services and lead with impact. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership, o...

Department of Parliamentary Services

Full-Time

Job reference number:

492463

Special Advisor, Valuations

Job posting: 02 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 16 Jul 2025

CEO
Land Administration
Legal and Justice
Planning
Property and Real Estate

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Regional NSW / Bathurst & Central West NSW
Regional NSW / Goulburn & Southern Tablelands
Statewide
Sydney Region / Sydney - West

* Step into a high-impact advisory role where your expert valuation insights will directly influence major government property decisions and shape ...

Property Development & Valuation

Full-Time

Job reference number:

543759

Delivery Director - SAP

Job posting: 01 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 15 Jul 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Public Sector Senior Executive - Band 1 Temporary Full-Time up to 29 June 2026 Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park About us The NSW Police Force (NS...

NSW Police Force

Full-Time

Job reference number:

0000AZK6

Director Customer Experience Design

Job posting: 02 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 16 Jul 2025

CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Play a role in transforming how NSW moves – lead bold, human-centred design that delivers real impact for communities across the state. Create last...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

100021-43493794

Director First Nations Creative Strategy (Identified)

Job posting: 24 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 20 Jul 2025

Arts, Sports and Recreation
CEO
Hospitality and Tourism
Media, Publicity and Communications
Projects
Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * A unique executive opportunity to develop the cultural and creative ...

Crown Lands and Public Spaces

Full-Time

Job reference number:

543765

Director Financial Control & Reporting

Job posting: 04 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 21 Jul 2025

Accounting and Financial
CEO

Sydney Region / Sydney - West

Do you want your work to make a difference for NSW? Working to protect the state’s environment and heritage. * Permanent full-time (35hours per wee...

Corporate & Enabling Services

Full-Time

Job reference number:

543828

Director, School Recruitment

Job posting: 04 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 20 Jul 2025

Human Resources and Recruitment | Recruitment
Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

* Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW * Play a pivotal role in shaping recruitment and ...

Department of Education

Full-Time

Job reference number:

7957-43499250

Director Technology Engagement

Job posting: 01 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 15 Jul 2025

CEO
Information and Communications Technology

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

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * Client centric leadership role managing the strategic direction of I...

Corporate Services

Full-Time

Job reference number:

543836

Executive Director Commercial Valuations and Assurance

Job posting: 02 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 16 Jul 2025

CEO
Land Administration
Legal and Justice
Planning
Property and Real Estate
Senior Executive

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Regional NSW / Bathurst & Central West NSW
Regional NSW / Goulburn & Southern Tablelands
Statewide
Sydney Region / Sydney - West

* Newly created role offering a unique opportunity to deliver statewide asset valuations * Permanent full-time role available with a flexible/hybri...

Property Development & Valuation

Full-Time

Job reference number:

543757

Deputy Secretary 24-Hour Screen and Sound

Job posting: 01 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 15 Jul 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Deputy Secretary 24 Hour, Screen and Sound * Champion vibrancy, drive economic and cultural transformation, and lead reform across night-time econo...

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req43524

Executive Director NSW Point to Point Transport Commission

Job posting: 27 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 15 Jul 2025

Senior Executive | Executive Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

You’re a leader who takes ownership and actively creates positive change. You will be excited by the opportunity to provide strategic leadership an...

Transport For NSW

Full-Time

Job reference number:

98914-43482818

Chief Executive, Bureau of Health Information

Job posting: 08 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 03 Aug 2025

Senior Executive | Chief Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney - North/North West

CHIEF EXECUTIVE - BUREAU OF HEALTH INFORMATION NSW MINISTRY OF HEALTH Band 2 Role Title: Chief Executive – Bureau of Health Information Join ...

Bureau of Health Information

Full-Time

Job reference number:

REQ590348

Assistant General Counsel, Regulator Advisory

Job posting: 01 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 18 Jul 2025

Legal and Justice
CEO | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney City

* Unique opportunity to provide strategic legal advice to a range of regulators * Ongoing employment * Total remuneration range: $231,159 - $255,26...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req43519

Director Strategy, Governance, Risk and Data

Job posting: 26 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 14 Jul 2025

Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

Director Strategy, Governance, Risk and Data Pursue fairness for the people of NSW! Vacancy: Director Strategy, Governance, Risk and Data, SE Band ...

NSW Ombudsman

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req6

Director Major Projects

Job posting: 24 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 09 Jul 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Director Major Projects, Housing Portfolio * Based in Parramatta * Full-Time Ongoing Role * Total Remuneration Payable: starting from $250,516 to $...

Department of Communities and Justice

Full-Time

Job reference number:

75855-43474448

Director, Design

Job posting: 04 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 20 Jul 2025

Senior Executive | Director

Sydney Region / Sydney - Greater West

Director Design Based in Parramatta Temporary role available up to June 2029 Secondments from other Government agencies for shorter periods will al...

Department of Communities and Justice

Full-Time

Job reference number:

76188-43499310

Project Director Land Acquisition Review

Job posting: 03 Jul 2025 - Closing date: 17 Jul 2025

CEO
Planning
Property and Real Estate
Senior Executive

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley / Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Statewide
Sydney Region / Sydney - West
Sydney Region / Sydney City

Together we shape thriving communities, public spaces, places and economies. * Lead a high-impact, cross-government review that will shape the futu...

Property Development & Valuation

Full-Time

Job reference number:

543957

Assistant General Counsel, Enforcement

Job posting: 24 Jun 2025 - Closing date: 15 Jul 2025

Legal and Justice
Senior Executive

Sydney Region / Sydney City

* Unique opportunity to lead a legal team supporting a range of regulators * Ongoing employment * Total remuneration range: $231,159 - $255,262 com...

Department of Customer Service

Full-Time

Job reference number:

req43289