Department of Communities and Justice is looking for an innovative, strategic, and experienced senior executive leader that is passionate about delivering excellence across the Central Coast and Hunter District.

Help shape and influence as we continue our exciting growth journey.

• NSW Public Service Senior Executive Band 2
• Total Remuneration Payable from $304,527 to $340,681
• Location: Hunter/Central Coast offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements  
• Ongoing Opportunity 

About Department of Communities and Justice  

The Department of Communities and Justice carries an important purpose across many areas of its work, particularly when it comes to improving outcomes for children and young people, Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people experiencing domestic and family violence, victims of sexual assault, juvenile offenders, people at high risk of reoffending, and people experiencing homelessness.

Working together for stronger communities means we can continue to deliver our services with a more unified and collaborative approach. This means a greater focus on prevention and early intervention, faster responses, more seamless operations, less duplication of effort and better outcomes.

About the Executive District Director and Central Coast and Hunter Opportunity

The Department of Communities and Justice is looking for a capable and experienced, Executive District Director who is passionate about directing and leading the operational management of Central Coast and Hunter District to shape the service system, ensuring vulnerable children, young people and their families receive sensitive and individualised assistance across our communities.

As the Executive District Director, you will lead and mentor a team of operational directors in community services, housing, sector and reform and, invest time in developing capability and building resilience with your team, ensuring the delivery of strategic goals and outcomes.

The Executive District Director Central Coast and Hunter role is also responsible for:

• Leading strategic business operations to deliver the Premier’s priorities, DCJ Key Performance Indicators, and services that meet individual and community needs
• Driving the district human services system, managing government, non-government organisations [NGOs] and communities to deliver core priorities and local service solutions.
• Directing and delivering on reforms across the district and providing high level strategic advice.
• Developing and driving team management, work planning, coaching and professional development initiatives to align resources to optimise service delivery and business outcomes.
• Managing, planning and monitoring the financial budget within the district’s parameters. 

For more details regarding this role, please click HERE to view the role description. 

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit.

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience, and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+ and other diversity groups.

Essential Employment Screening Requirements:

• Current driver’s license and preparedness to drive a vehicle in the course of performing the role.
• Appointments are subject to reference checks. Some roles may also require the following checks/ clearances:

  • National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014.

  • Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

It is an essential requirement of the role that successful applicants are fully vaccinated and able to provide acceptable proof of vaccination status.

As part of Pre-Employment screening checks, evidence of vaccination is required.

Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status can include:

• A vaccination certificate or other evidence from a vaccine provider.
• An immunisation history statement which can be accessed from Medicare online or the Express Plus Medicare mobile app.
• A statement of vaccination history which can be requested from the Australian Immunisation Register.
• A record from a health practitioner, which includes a medical certificate.

If you need to seek an exemption for a medical contraindication, you will be required to complete a COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Contraindication form.

Applying for the role

• Submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.
• Attach an up-to-date resume (maximum of 5 pages).
• Please note the maximum salary range published is not negotiable.  

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. 

Contact Details:

• If your enquiry is with regards to the role, please contact Simone Czech, Deputy Secretary, Child Protection and Permanency, District and Youth Justice Services on [email protected] using the subject line: Executive District Director - Central Coast / Hunter enquiry via EthicalJobs.

• If your enquiry is with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Marijana Puric on [email protected] 

Our commitment to excellence

The Department of Communities and Justice wants a high performing workforce. As a result, we value diversity and promote inclusion. We actively seek to employ women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.