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Executive Director, Regulatory Operations, Liquor and Gaming NSWRare opportunity to drive business transformation and compliance, assurance and enforcement strategy relating to gambling and liquor regulation in a high-impact executive leadership roleSydney based roleOngoing Public Service Senior Executive (PSSE) Band 2 with a total remuneration package of $293,787 to $329,941The Hospitality and Racing division within the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS) plays a critical role in fostering a safe, responsible, and thriving environment for liquor and gaming venues, racing and wagering industries, and responsible 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.About the roleAs Executive Director, Regulatory Operations, Liquor & Gaming NSW, you will lead compliance, enforcement, probity, assurance and intelligence across the Hospitality and Racing Division. With responsibility for leading the delivery of an intelligence-led, risk-based regulatory model, this role will strengthen sector integrity and public confidence in the regulation of liquor, gaming, wagering, and casino operations across the state.Stewarding the branch and organisation through agency and regulatory reforms and as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will be instrumental in conceptualising and driving the delivery of contemporary regulatory frameworks and critical operational priorities. Your strategic insights and leadership will inform high impact enforcement strategies, and champion industry innovation within rapidly evolving and economically significant sectors.To learn more about the role, please clickhereto download the role description.About youYou are an accomplished regulatory leader with a reputation for integrity, impact, and strategic foresight. With a deep understanding of modern regulatory practice and risk-based frameworks, you are adept at using a range of regulatory tools to resolve complex and high-profile enforcement matters, shaping data-driven decision-making, and working across government and industry to deliver regulatory excellence.You bring a strong intelligence mindset and share our commitment to expand our data and analytics capability, enabling smarter, strategic regulation and driving continued organisational success. Your leadership uplifts capability, fosters collaboration, and drives transformation in high-performance environments.This is a career-defining opportunity for a regulatory professional ready to lead with vision, authority, and purpose.How to ApplyClick 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: Tuesday, 24thJune 2025 (10.00AM)Contact:Lisa Smith, Executive Talent Acquisition Partner -lisa.smith@dciths.nsw.gov.auWorking at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and SportAt 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:Createsocial and economic opportunities for thestateSupport the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor andnight-timeeconomiesPrioritise First Nations artists, stories andcultureEnsure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed byallDrive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience developmentActivate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spacesDeliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gamingenvironmentSupport NSWs key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the states 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.Discover excellent career opportunities with our ''top picks'' - outstanding roles sourced from APSJobs, public sector job boards, and other sources, selected by The Mandarin team that are available now. #J-18808-Ljbffr