Executive Director Corporate Services

Executive Director Corporate Services - Snr Executive Band 2 - Parliament of NSW Location: Sydney, NSW Salary: A$298,631-$336,050 p/a Work model: Hybrid Posted 2 days ago About the role Join us as our Executive Director Corporate Services and lead with impact. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and guidance across the Corporate Services portfolio. Drive strategic leadership and oversee operations across a dynamic portfolio Ensure the sustainability and long-term success of critical initiatives Align daily operations with key organisational goals and priorities Build and nurture strong relationships with diverse stakeholders Foster a high-performing, inclusive, and innovative work culture Champion evidence-based decision‑making and forward‑thinking solutions Play a senior leadership role in shaping our future growth This is an apolitical role requiring adherence to the strictest levels of impartiality, confidentiality and sensitivity. About us Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens. Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service. Our commitment to diversity We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature‑age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role. Our people Our people enjoy a variety of benefits designed to support a healthy balance between work and home life. When you join Parliament, you will have access to: Competitive salary plus annual leave loading Corporate wellbeing programs, including seminars and Fitness Passport Salary packaging options through superannuation contributions or novated vehicle leases Convenient on‑site amenities such as fitness facilities, a pool, restaurant, cafes, and a post office About you You will lead and shape a diverse corporate services portfolio, driving high‑quality, efficient, and customer‑focused services that enable the Department to achieve its strategic objectives. As a senior leader, you will champion innovation, inclusion, and evidence‑based decision‑making, ensuring governance, systems, and processes support organisational performance and continuous improvement. To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrated experience in Leading and transforming corporate services at a senior level in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments Strategic planning, financial management, and resource optimisation to deliver results Driving workforce capability, digital transformation, and operational improvements Implementing governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks aligned with public sector values Building trusted relationships with multiple senior stakeholders to influence outcomes and enable organisational success This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact on NSW Parliament’s corporate capability and contribute to services that underpin a strong democracy. Critical to success in the role will be the appointee’s demonstrated capacity to work within a consensus‑based organisational culture. This will be supported by proven skills in facilitating dialogue, managing differing perspectives and demonstrated experience as a decision maker working within complex legislative or governance environments, including an understanding of bicameral systems or analogue structures. Further information to assist you with applying for this position Role Description Department of Parliamentary Services website NSW Parliament pre‑employment requirements How to apply To apply for this position please attach to your application: Your up‑to‑date resume (maximum five pages) which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this position, and A cover letter including your response (maximum two pages) to the targeted questions below, please ensure you align your responses with the capabilities of the role. Your resume and response to the following targeted questions will be the initial assessment method used to determine your suitability for this position compared to other applicants. Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions cannot be comparatively assessed and are unlikely to progress to the next stage of assessment. Describe your strategic leadership experience in managing diverse corporate functions and how you have driven integration, operational excellence, and value across these areas How do you define and measure success within corporate services, and can you provide an example where you led an initiative that significantly improved service delivery, enhanced operational efficiency, or reduced costs while maintaining or improving quality Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format. Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk (Monday - Friday). Applications must be lodged online through To obtain the Candidate Briefing Document for the role, please email If further information is required after reading the documentation, please contact Kym Fletcher ) or Patrick Long ) at Amrop Carmichael Fisher. Come and explore the Parliament online and click on our “360‑degree Virtual Tour”. Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. Job Reference: CLOSING DATE: 11:55 pm Thursday 20 November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr