Executive Director Child Protection and Permanency
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* Based in multiple locations across NSW
* 6 x Full-Time – Ongoing Positions available
* Salary Range: $315,187 - $352,606 total remuneration payable
* These roles may be appointed to lead at a District level, across practice or statewide services. Specific scope will be confirmed at appointment.
Your role
The Executive Director, Child Protection and Permanency leads the operational management of the directorates and shapes a human services system that delivers high-quality child protection and out-of-home care (OOHC) services for children, young people, and families. You will champion best practice, implement evidence-based strategies, and build workforce capability to drive innovation and deliver outcomes aligned with NSW Government priorities.
What You’ll Do
* Lead the operational management of child protection and 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.
What We’re Looking For
* 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.
Applications close Sunday 21 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT. To apply directly via the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
For questions or adjustments to the application process, please contact Marijana Puric at marijana.puric@dcj.nsw.gov.au or email the DCJ Senior Executive Recruitment team at executiverecruitment@dcj.nsw.gov.au.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit. We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
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