Director Culture, Risk and Compliance
* Based in Parramatta
* Ongoing position available
* Total Remuneration Package Range starting from $239,251 – $264,197
Your role
As the Director, Culture, Risk & Compliance, you will set the strategic direction for workplace culture, staff wellbeing and organisational risk across Corrective Services NSW. You will provide decisive advice to the Executive, lead targeted culture and wellbeing initiatives, and ensure proactive management of emerging workforce risks. Your leadership will strengthen organisational resilience, elevate performance, and support safe, effective service delivery across a complex operational environment.
What you’ll do
As the Director, Culture, Risk and Compliance, you will:
* Lead organisation‑wide strategies and programs that strengthen staff wellbeing, workplace culture and psychological safety.
* Drive proactive identification, management and reduction of workforce‑related risks to ensure a safe, healthy and productive environment.
* Oversee staff support services, including wellbeing initiatives, critical‑incident support and workplace behaviour frameworks.
* Provide strategic guidance on workers compensation, employee wellbeing and workforce‑related legal matters.
* Lead the directorate and key stakeholder partnerships while ensuring robust audit, risk and compliance practices that drive integrity and continuous improvement.
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What we’re looking for
* Proven leadership in driving organisational culture, staff wellbeing and workforce risk strategies in large, complex environments.
* Highly skilled in navigating sensitive workforce matters with senior executives, HR and legal specialists.
* Demonstrated success supporting dispersed, high‑risk operational workforces and understanding their unique challenges.
* Strong strategic, analytical and decision‑making capability, with a track record of building high‑performing teams and driving cultural uplift.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, supported by relevant expertise in culture, wellbeing, WHS or organisational risk, and a commitment to ethical, inclusive, high‑performance leadership.
* A commitment to ethical leadership, cultural safety, inclusion and high‑performance environments.
We do work that really matters
Corrective Services NSW delivers professional correctional services and programs to reduce reoffending and create safer communities. We manage inmates in custody and supervise offenders in the community, working closely with courts, releasing authorities and partner agencies to support rehabilitation, reintegration and community safety.
Are you ready to join us?
Click Apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and an up‑to‑date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close: Thursday March 19 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
If you would benefit from an adjustment during the recruitment process or wish to discuss alternate application methods, please contact: DCJ Senior Executive Recruitment Team on
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, women, LGBTIQ+ people and carers.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Please note that interviews are anticipated to take place between the 8th and 17th April 2026
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.