* Lead a major data and project transformation agenda across Hospitality and Racing
* Ongoing Sydney-based role
* Public Service Senior Executive (PSSE) Band 1 with a total remuneration package starting at $247,865
The Hospitality and Racing division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS), which includes Liquor & Gaming NSW and the Office of Responsible Gambling, plays a critical role in fostering a safe, responsible, and thriving environment for liquor and gaming venues, racing and wagering industries, and safer gambling initiatives across NSW. Our work goes beyond regulation; it's about fostering sustainable growth, community safety, and ensuring that NSW remains a premier destination for world-class hospitality and entertainment.
We are seeking a strategic, delivery‐focused executive to join our team as Director, Data Strategy and Projects. This role is ideal for a senior leader who can uplift organisational data maturity, embed strong governance and analytics capabilities, and drive the successful delivery of complex, high‐impact projects through oversight of an enterprise program management function.
About the role
As Director, Data Strategy and Projects, you will provide strategic leadership to uplift data, analytics, research and project management capability and delivery across the Hospitality and Racing division and its related agencies.
You will lead the implementation of the Hospitality and Racing Data Strategy, establishing robust data governance, artificial intelligence and analytics functions that enable evidence‐based decision making and proactive identification of emerging risks, opportunities and reform priorities. You will also oversee the establishment and progress of the division's Strategic Projects Office, an enterprise project management function.
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About you
You are an accomplished senior executive with extensive experience leading data strategy, analytics, research and major enterprise project delivery functions in a complex organisation, ideally within a regulatory or public sector environment.
You bring strong expertise in data analysis, governance, strategic planning and transformation, with the ability to turn complex, technical information into compelling insights that inform executive decision‐making and public value outcomes.
You are a trusted advisor who can influence at the most senior levels, build strong cross‐government relationships and lead teams through change with integrity, clarity and purpose.
How to Apply
Click "Apply Now" to submit your online application. Your application must include a cover letter and an up-to-date resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the above role.
Closing Date: Thursday, 14th May 2026 [10.00AM]
Contact: Lisa Smith, Executive Talent Acquisition Partner-
Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport
At the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport we bring vibrancy to NSW by growing our creative industries and workforces, driving strong visitor and night-time economies, ensuring a responsible hospitality sector, and putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of our communities.
Together we:
* create social and economic opportunities for the state
* support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
* prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
* ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
* drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
* activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
* deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
* support NSW's key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state's diverse cultural assets and history.
We believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.