Executive Director, Portfolio Investment

5 days ago


Inner West, Australia NSW Government Full time $318,596 - $356,015 per year
  • Full time role
  • Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSW
  • Ongoing Public Service senior executive band 2 role with a remuneration range of $318,596 - $356,015 per annum
  • Based in Eveleigh NSW with flexible work options

About us

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

We ensure young children get the best start in life by supporting and regulating the early childhood education and care sector. We unlock excellence and unleash the potential of two-thirds of school children in NSW. We're proudly public and the largest education system in Australia. We nurture opportunities for every learner to develop the skills needed for their chosen career path, helping shape the industries of tomorrow.

We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as First Peoples of Australia.

About School Infrastructure

School Infrastructure has recently undergone a significant transformation, creating exciting opportunities within our executive leadership team.

About the role

This new role is responsible for overseeing the school infrastructure investment portfolio, ensuring the right strategies, systems, processes, governance and guidance are in place to best support public education.

As a key advisor to the Deputy Secretary, School Infrastructure, this critical role enables the efficient and effective delivery of school infrastructure projects to meet the needs of a growing population and support the achievement of outcomes under the Department's Plan for NSW Public Education.

The role requires strong technical understanding of financial investment and best-practice decision making in the government sector

For more details about this role, please click here to view the Role Description.

About you

You are a senior leader with demonstrated experience in large-scale roles within a complex and highly regulated government setting. With strong technical expertise, you will require highly advanced skills and experience in governance, financial and risk management as well as the ability to engage collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Your ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement will be key to fostering a high-performance culture. With your strategic mindset and hands-on approach, you will build confidence in the operations of a critical division in the NSW Department of Education.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Strong Financial and Governance Expertise.
  • Understanding of the infrastructure sector.
  • Demonstrated extensive leadership experience at a senior level in a government organisation.
  • Knowledge of and commitment to implementing the department's Aboriginal Education Policy and upholding the Department's Partnership Agreement with the NSW AECG and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people.
  • Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as finance, economics, law, business, and/or equivalent knowledge and experience.
  • Hold a valid clearance to work with children (Working with Children Check).
  • Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the value of public education.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates who have not previously worked for the department will be required to provide a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number. This option would allow the WWCC to naturally expire without further communication needed with the employee. The employer obligations under the WWCC would apply for duration of the WWCC's validity (up to 5 years).

Interested?

To apply for this role, please submit an online application and attach your resume along with a cover letter which describes how your capabilities, knowledge and experience make you the best person for this role.

Applications Close: 11:59pm on Sunday, 12 October 2025

Contact: For enquiries about the recruitment of this role, please contact Nicole Sorensen –

Please note:

We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Candidates on a talent pool may be chosen and directly offered employment in other or similar roles (ongoing or term) in the near future.



  • Inner West, Australia NSW Government Full time $328,903 - $366,322 per year

    2 Full time rolesJoin a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSWOngoing Public Service senior executive band 2 role with a remuneration range of $328,903 - $366,322 per annumBased in Eveleigh with flexible work optionsAbout usAt the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from...


  • Inner West, Australia NSW Government Full time $321,355 - $358,774 per year

    Temporary Full Time up to 31 August 2029Join a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSWLead and deliver reform in managing the whole-of Government cleaning contractsPublic Service Senior Executive Band 2 role with a remuneration range of $321,355 - $358,774 per annumBased in Eveleigh with flexible work...


  • Inner West, Australia NSW Government Full time $321,355 - $358,774 per year

    Full time roleJoin a leadership group transforming education in NSW, and make a difference to students in NSWStrategic thought partner providing specialist advice and services in the planning of school infrastructure projectsOngoing Public Service senior executive band 2 role with a remuneration range of $321,355 - $358,774 per annumBased in Eveleigh with...

  • Associate Director

    1 week ago


    Inner West, Australia TAFE NSW Full time

    **TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers** **Associate Director - Data Services** **12 months Temporary Full-Time role** **Total Remuneration Package $236,474 includes base salary $210,015 plus superannuation and leave loading.** At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the...


  • West Hindmarsh, South, Australia Westside Housing Company Ltd Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Volunteer Board Director – Westside HousingAre you passionate about social impact and strategic leadership? Westside Housing is seeking a purpose-driven individual to join our volunteer board—a committed group of professionals from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared vision for housing equity. About UsWestside Housing is a registered community...


  • Sydney Inner Suburbs, Australia Suncorp Group Full time

    **Sydney based full time role with flexible working options**: - **Drive strategic portfolio performance in a dynamic, customer-centric environment**: - **Leverage data storytelling and analytics to deliver impactful initiatives** Suncorp Group firmly believes in contributing to a more resilient Australia. This means striving to enhance the skills of our...


  • Inner West, Australia NSW Department of Education Full time

    Join a leadership group transforming education and make a difference to students across NSW - Ongoing Public Service Senior Executive Band 1 role with a remuneration range of $201,350- $225,453 per annum - Based in Parramatta with flexible work options **About us** At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners - from early...

  • Investment Adviser

    2 weeks ago


    West Melbourne, Australia AVARI Capital Partners Full time

    Provide general advice on investment products for wholesale individuals or organisations. Work with external wealth group to implement mandates on client’s investment portfolios including but not limited to mortgage fund, bonds, real estate and property syndicate funds. - Report to Head of Capital - General client service and administration - Construct,...

  • Executive Assistant

    3 days ago


    Kalimna West, Victoria, Australia East Gippsland Shire Council Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Are you an organised and resourceful professional who thrives working as a key member of a fast paced team? We're looking for a high-performingExecutive Assistantto support ourGeneral Manager, Assets and Environment. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, gain exposure to high-level decision-making, and play a critical...


  • Sydney Inner Suburbs, Australia Suncorp Group Full time

    **Portfolio Commercial Leader** - Flexible working locations of Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne - Hybrid environment with 50% Work From Home - Manage contractual and commercial relationships with Outsource Service providers Our Portfolio Commercial Leaders are responsible for managing the contractual relationships with key IT Outsource Strategic Suppliers....