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Executive Director Child Protection and Permanency Executive Director, Child Protection and Permanency Based in multiple locations across NSW 6 x FullTime - 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 highquality child protection and outofhome care (OOHC) services for children, young people, and families. You will champion best practice, implement evidencebased strategies, and build workforce capability to drive innovation and deliver outcomes aligned with NSW Government priorities. What youll do Lead the operational management of child protection and OOHC directorates to deliver safe, highquality services. Drive strategic reforms and evidencebased 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 were 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 largescale operations. Resilience and Integrity: Capacity to lead in highpressure environments with transparency and accountability. Change Management: Experience driving innovation and continuous improvement. Inclusive Leadership: Ability to develop workforce capability and foster a positive, highperforming culture. Inclusion and Diversity We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. How to apply Apply directly via the Department of Communities and Justice Careers site. Attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and an uptodate rsum (maximum 5 pages). Questions For questions about the application process, contact Marijana Puric at **************@dcj.nsw.gov.au or alternatively email the DCJ Senior Executive Recruitment team at ***************@dcj.nsw.gov.au. Applications close Sunday 21 December 2025 at 11:59pm AEDT. For more information visit the Department of Communities and Justice careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr