Associate Director People and Capability

Associate Director People and Capability

Destination NSW

• Lead culture, capability and people initiatives for Destination NSW
• Clerk Grade 11/12 with a salary range of $149,739 - $173,174
• Ongoing role based at The Rocks, Sydney CBD

Destination NSW is the lead agency for the NSW visitor economy, responsible for delivering the state's Visitor Economy Strategy and driving growth across tourism, events and experiences. We are seeking a contemporary and capable People and Capability leader to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping our culture and workforce capability.

About the role:

The Associate Director People and Capability, leads a small team of specialists to deliver programs and services that support Destination NSW's strategic and operational objectives. Reporting to the Executive Director Corporate Services, and working closely with the CEO and Department's People and Culture branch, this role offers a high level of autonomy and accountability. You will manage day-to-day people and culture operations while providing expert advice across workforce capability, performance and compliance matters, ensuring alignment with NSW Government frameworks and legislation both onshore and offshore.

You will work hand-in-hand with the CEO and senior leaders to embed initiatives that support Destination NSW's corporate and business plans, including projects that directly contribute to the state's Visitor Economy Strategy. The role will also play an integral part in guiding the organisation through change, with recruitment and workforce growth.

To learn more about the role, please click here to download the role description.

About you:

You bring extensive experience leading people and culture functions or programs within a complex organisation, together with a strong understanding of HR legislation, policy and payroll processes.

You will be confident in your advice, evidence-based in your approach, and willing to get into the detail to ensure compliance and quality outcomes. Your ability to build trusted relationships, influence at all levels and navigate competing priorities will be key to your success.

How to apply:

Click Apply Now to access our application portal and submit your online application. Please include a cover letter and brief resume that details your capabilities and experience in relation to the role.

Closing date: Thursday 27 November 2025 [10.00AM]

Contact: For any questions, please contact Dragana Papak, A/Director Talent and People Operations at

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.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.