About the role:
Join us as our Executive Director Parliament Services and lead with impact.  The Executive Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and guidance across a diverse portfolio of functions that contribute directly to championing parliamentary democracy in NSW. The role will:

• 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 impartially, 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’ll have access to:

• Competitive salary plus annual leave loading
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual influenza vaccination
• 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:

Ready to lead change and make a difference, you are an experienced senior leader with strong strategic vision and the ability to drive operational excellence. You excel at managing diverse teams and complex projects, while fostering collaboration and innovation. With a focus on long-term success, you are passionate about creating inclusive, high-performing environments where people and organisations can thrive.

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 express interest please forward a brief statement (no more than two pages) outlining your experience and capacity to undertake this role, in addition to submitting your Resume.

For further details, please call Mark Kerry at K2 Recruitment on 0403 192 822.

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 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

Applications must be lodged online through http://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/ 

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen

Come and explore the Parliament online with our 360-degree Virtual Tour.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Reference: 492463

CLOSING DATE:  Sunday, 13 July 2025 [11.55pm]