Executive Director Child Protection and Permanency
Based in multiple locations across NSW. Salary Range: $315,187 - $352,606 total remuneration payable.
Responsibilities
* Lead the operational management of child protection and out‑of‑home care (OOHC) directorates to deliver safe, high‑quality services.
* Drive strategic reforms and evidence‑based approaches to improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
* Champion best‑practice frameworks and cultural responsiveness across the service system.
* Oversee financial management, risk mitigation and performance to meet government priorities and community expectations.
* Build strong partnerships with government, NGOs and Aboriginal communities to enable collaborative service delivery.
Qualifications
* Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to set direction, inspire teams and deliver complex reforms.
* Expertise in Child Protection: Deep understanding of child safety, OOHC and legislative frameworks.
* Cultural Responsiveness: Commitment to inclusive practices and engagement with Aboriginal communities.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building trust and collaboration across sectors and agencies.
* Advisory Skills: Ability to provide clear, expert advice on sensitive and complex issues.
* Operational Excellence: Strong financial acumen and experience managing large‑scale operations.
* Resilience and Integrity: Capacity to lead in high‑pressure environments with transparency and accountability.
* Change Management: Experience driving innovation and continuous improvement.
* Inclusive Leadership: Ability to develop workforce capability and foster a positive, high‑performing culture.
Application Process
Applications close Sunday 21 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT. To apply directly via the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Careers site, search for the job and click the 'Apply now' button. For more information, visit the DCJ website or contact Marijana Puric at or the DCJ Senior Executive Recruitment team at
Inclusion and Diversity
We commit to hiring a diverse workforce, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+ and culturally and linguistically diverse people. For more information, visit the DCJ inclusion and diversity page.
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