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Executive Director, Return to Work

SeniorFull-timeHybridSydney NSW, AustraliaPeople and cultureStrategy and analysisPosted 3 days agoVerified 2 days ago
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About the job

The Executive Director, Return to Work Delivery, plays a pivotal role in leading the implementation of the NSW Government’s Return-to-Work Strategy. This position is all about driving meaningful change across the public sector, ensuring that return-to-work outcomes are improved through collaboration and strategic partnerships. Working within a dedicated team, the Executive Director will harness data and insights to make informed decisions and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

You'll be responsible for

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Leading implementation

Lead the implementation of a whole-of-government strategy, driving coordinated reform to improve return-to-work outcomes across the NSW public sector.
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Partnering with executives

Partner with senior executives across government to address complex cultural and system barriers, set consistent standards, and deliver sustainable outcomes.
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Managing data-driven insights

Draw on data and insights to shape strategic decision-making, manage risk, and identify opportunities to strengthen performance across agencies.

Key criteria

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Data-driven decision making

Demonstrated ability to leverage data for strategic insights.

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Stakeholder influence

Proven experience influencing senior executives and cross-agency stakeholders.

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Program delivery expertise

Proven capability in designing and delivering large-scale programs.

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5 criteria for this job
Data-driven decision making
Demonstrated ability to leverage data for strategic insights.

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Stakeholder influence
Proven experience influencing senior executives and cross-agency stakeholders.

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Program delivery expertise
Proven capability in designing and delivering large-scale programs.

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Policy and workforce knowledge
Strong understanding of return-to-work and legislative frameworks.

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Strategic leadership experience
Proven senior executive experience in leading multi-agency reform.

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