Executive Director Strategy & Performance at myCareer - NSW Government
myCareer - NSW Government · Sydney, Australia · Hybrid
- Senior
- Office in Sydney
Executive Director, Strategy & Performance The Opportunity The Department of Customer Service is lifting its focus on strategy and performance across its diverse portfolio. As our new Executive Director, Strategy & Performance, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping strategy across customer service, digital and regulatory functions. This is a rare opportunity to influence whole-of-department and portfolio strategy, working closely with the Secretary and Deputy Secretary to identify and pursue reform opportunities that improve community outcomes and operational efficiency. You’ll bring intellectual leadership, not just oversight — someone who thrives on big ideas, strategic conversations, and unlocking value across complex systems. With a high-performing team of Directors and over 120 indirect reports, you’ll guide multidisciplinary efforts in strategy, performance governance, and innovation. Key Focus Areas Strategic Direction: Set and refresh enterprise strategy aligned to government priorities, fiscal settings, and customer expectations Reform Leadership: Identify and pursue opportunities to transform how the department delivers services to the community Performance Governance: Lead enterprise-wide performance frameworks, analytics, and assurance to drive accountability and impact Innovation Enablement: Champion data-driven problem solving, intelligent automation, and process excellence Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate across the department, portfolio agencies, and NSW Government to align strategy and delivery The Leader We’re Seeking You’re a strategic thinker with a track record of leading reform in large, complex environments. You bring: Senior executive leadership in public sector or similarly complex stakeholder environments Proven success in enterprise strategy, performance governance, and portfolio assurance Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering innovation through analytics, AI, and automation Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across government and drive alignment A collaborative, intellectually curious mindset — someone who loves bouncing ideas and shaping the future Personal Qualities Visionary and pragmatic, with exceptional execution skills Authentic leader who builds trust and inspires high performance Comfortable navigating ambiguity and complexity Committed to public service values and ethical leadership Ready to Shape the Future of Public Service? If you’re energised by the opportunity to deliver real impact for the people of NSW, we’d love to hear from you. To Apply: Submit a combined document containing your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter, demonstrate how your strategic leadership experience aligns with our reform agenda.
Click Here to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Tom Hanbury via [email protected].
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Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025 [at 9.59am]
Careers at Department of Customer Service
A career at the Department of Customer Service (DCS) gives
you the opportunity to help improve government services and be part of reform that
benefits people across NSW. We are
focused on delivering excellent customer service, digital transformation, and
regulatory reform. Come join us and influence the future of our great state.
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strength of our workforce lies in its diversity and embracing difference, while
the key to our success is leveraging the contributions of employees with
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