Director, Rental

Director, Rental & Financial Services

Shape the future of rental and financial services in NSW

• NSW Fair Trading – Rental Branch
• Senior Executive Band 1 | Location: Sydney, NSW
• Salary package starting from $226,000 per annum including superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements available with in-office presence required

Join NSW Fair Trading as Director, Rental and Financial Services and lead high-impact programs that directly support millions of residents across the state.

About the Role

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for delivering high-impact regulatory services and driving transformation?

As Director, Rental and Financial Services, you'll lead a diverse portfolio of regulatory and financial programs that underpin the integrity of NSW's rental market. You'll oversee complex digital platforms, manage high-value financial operations, and drive strategic transformation across customer-facing services.

Your leadership will be critical in strengthening governance, enhancing service delivery, and shaping the future of rental regulation in NSW.

Key priorities include:

• Leading transformation of essential regulatory services and digital platforms
• Overseeing governance of grants, funds, and statutory entities
• Driving system upgrades and vendor partnerships to improve customer outcomes
• Providing strategic advice on rental market trends and reform opportunities
• Building a high-performing, customer-focused team

Key Challenges

• Leading complex financial and regulatory operations during a period of transformation.
• Strengthening governance and risk controls in a dynamic and high-volume environment.
• Navigating legislative and industry changes while managing sensitive and complex matters.

About You

You're a strategic and visionary leader with a strong background in regulatory or financial services. You thrive in complex, high-volume environments and bring deep expertise in governance, digital transformation, and stakeholder engagement.

You're passionate about public value, and you know how to lead teams through change while delivering measurable outcomes.

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Closing Date: Friday 14th November [at 9.59am]

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