Executive Director, Corporate Services

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Executive Director, Corporate Services, Ongoing, Sydney

This role is a Senior Executive Band 2, with the TRP ranging from $312,000 - $350,000 inclusive of superannuation, commensurate with experience.

Join INSW and play your part in creating a sustainable infrastructure legacy for NSW

About the Role

The Executive Director, Corporate Services leads the development and implementation of integrated business strategies and services that enable operational excellence and ensure the highest standards of governance. This role is accountable for statutory compliance and performance across business planning, legal, human resources, communications, governance, and risk functions. It oversees a group that supports executives across the organisation, requiring a leadership approach that empowers direct reports while maintaining accountability for outcomes.

The role is responsible for shaping and executing strategies that protect and advance the organisation's legal, regulatory, privacy, and information access interests. It provides expert guidance on complex legal matters and works closely with the General Counsel to ensure effective representation in legal proceedings. The position also drives continuous improvement in work health and safety, governance, and enterprise risk management, fostering a strong and cohesive risk culture.

Additionally, the Executive Director provides strategic oversight of people and culture initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals in areas such as leadership, engagement, wellbeing, and talent development. The role also leads a high-performing communications and public affairs function, managing media and ministerial relationships to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent communication with Parliament, the public, and key stakeholders.

About You

You will hold relevant tertiary qualifications in law, business management, human resources, communications, government relations, or a closely related field.

You will possess extensive senior executive experience, with a strong track record in strategic leadership, statutory reporting, and the development of policies and programs.

You have the ability to quickly develop a deep understanding of the legislative and policy frameworks that guide operations, as well as the broader public sector environment. You combine this with exceptional issue management capabilities, including the ability to navigate complex and politically sensitive matters with sound judgment and discretion.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please refer to the role description.

For any questions regarding the recruitment please contact Stephanie Vale is peopleandculture@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au .

Why work for INSW?

Infrastructure NSW is a NSW Government agency providing independent, evidence-based advice to Government in relation to infrastructure priorities and projects. Its functions and structure are set out in the Infrastructure NSW Act.

Our core functions include providing independent and strategic advice to ensure infrastructure investment decisions are underpinned by robust assessment and long-term planning; monitoring NSW's infrastructure program through independent reviews and expert analysis; recommending infrastructure projects to the NSW Treasurer for funding from the Restart NSW fund; and managing the procurement and delivery of nominated priority projects.

We offer flexible working including hybrid options, and are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, providing employees challenging and rewarding work, opportunities for career progression, and learning and development. We offer our employees discounted gym membership, study assistance, salary packaging, and are conveniently located near Wynyard station in Sydney's newest waterfront precinct at Barangaroo.

Our commitment to diversity

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and women.

We endeavour to make all our roles flexible. While this role is advertised as full-time, we will consider requests to undertake the work flexibly.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your resume and no more than a two-page cover letter which addresses;

• How do your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the Executive Director, Corporate Services role?
• What unique value will you bring to INSW if you are successfully appointed in this position?

Closing Date: Friday, 12 September 2025 [9.59am]

Please note that applications received via email will not be considered. Please apply using the 'Apply now' link below.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process.

A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

For general enquiries about the recruitment process, please contact People & Culture at peopleandculture@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au

For technical support, please contact support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679

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Infrastructure NSW was established in July 2011 to assist the NSW Government in identifying and prioritising the delivery of critical public infrastructure for NSW. It is an independent statutory agency, established under the Infrastructure NSW Act 2011.

In September 2012, Infrastructure NSW completed one of its principal tasks under the Act, delivering to the NSW Premier the 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy. It was the first time a prioritised and costed long-term strategy had been developed for the Government's consideration. In mid-2014, Infrastructure NSW was requested by the NSW Premier to update the strategy to take account of money that would be made available through the Government's Rebuilding NSW plan.

The Government's State Infrastructure Strategy is implemented through annual Five Year Infrastructure Plans, prepared by Infrastructure NSW, which identify specific major infrastructure projects to be undertaken as a priority.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Infrastructure NSW was established in July 2011 to assist the NSW Government in identifying and prioritising the delivery of critical public infrastructure for NSW. It is an independent statutory agency, established under the Infrastructure NSW Act 2011.

In September 2012, Infrastructure NSW completed one of its principal tasks under the Act, delivering to the NSW Premier the 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy. It was the first time a prioritised and costed long-term strategy had been developed for the Government's consideration. In mid-2014, Infrastructure NSW was requested by the NSW Premier to update the strategy to take account of money that would be made available through the Government's Rebuilding NSW plan.

The Government's State Infrastructure Strategy is implemented through annual Five Year Infrastructure Plans, prepared by Infrastructure NSW, which identify specific major infrastructure projects to be undertaken as a priority.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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