Director, Portfolio Data

• Lead the strategic data vision for NSW Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport portfolio
• Senior Executive Band 1, Total Remuneration Package between $255,878 - $280,824
• Temporary up to June 2026, based in Sydney CBD

About the role:

As Director, Portfolio Data, you will lead the transformation of how data is defined, collected and used across our diverse portfolio. You'll bring consistency to data practices, improve performance measurement, and deliver insights that support evidence-based decisions at all levels.

Reporting to the Chief Information and Operations Officer, you will:

• lead the development and implementation of a cohesive portfolio-wide data strategy
• engage stakeholders from across the portfolio to define KPIs, understand and align data collection methods, and uplift performance reporting
• coordinate high-priority data initiatives, including performance dashboards and sector-specific insights
• identify data assets, gaps and inconsistencies across agencies, and drive collaborative approaches to resolve them
• translate strategic priorities into actionable metrics, enabling better benchmarking, tracking, and alignment with departmental and government goals.

This role offers the opportunity to implement best practice, benchmark effectively, and bring fresh, cross-sector perspectives to a major uplift in data maturity.

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About you:

You're a strategic data leader with the rare ability to balance strong technical expertise with excellent stakeholder engagement. You bring deep experience in the design, delivery and governance of large-scale data strategies, and know how to apply both quantitative and qualitative insights to support high-impact decision-making.

Equally important is your ability to build trusted relationships. You understand the priorities and perspectives of senior leaders, and can translate complex technical concepts into clear, outcome-focused advice that drives alignment and results. Your strength lies in connecting people, data and purpose.

You bring:

• Proven success in leading enterprise-wide or cross-sector data initiatives
• Strong data literacy and performance measurement capabilities, paired with the communication skills to drive alignment across diverse senior stakeholders
• A collaborative, pragmatic approach to navigating complex organisational landscapes
• Government or regulated industry experience is helpful but not essential, your ability to understand, assess and improve data environments is what matters most

You know that real impact comes from more than technical solutions, it's about bringing people on the journey and building systems that last.

How to Apply:

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, 2 September 2025 [10.00AM]

Contact
: Lisa Smith, Executive Talent Partner by email

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

At 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:

• create social and economic opportunities for the state
• support the creation of jobs across the creative, visitor and night-time economies
• prioritise First Nations artists, stories and culture
• ensure arts, culture and sport are at the heart of every community to be enjoyed and accessed by all
• drive visitation through events, campaigns and visitor experience development
• activate our night-time and creative economies to unlock unique precincts and community spaces
• deliver a vibrant and responsible hospitality, liquor, racing and gaming environment
• support NSW's key Cultural Institutions to ensure access for all, enable community experiences and education and preserve the state's 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.