Executive Director, Operations - Public Sector Senior Executive Band 2

• Public Service Senior Executive Band 2 role
• Exciting and challenging opportunity to influence strategic and operational direction in a specialist law enforcement agency
• Sydney CBD location
• Full-time PSSE contract role
• Commitment to a diverse workplace

Remuneration Package:  Total Remuneration Package range from $287,201 to $361,300 per annum (inclusive of superannuation and leave loading) as a Public Service Senior Executive Band 2 

Contact: [email protected]

Closing Date:  11.59pm (AEST) on Sunday 26th November 2023

You must be an Australian citizen to be eligible to work at the NSW Crime Commission.

About the NSW Crime Commission

The NSW Crime Commission is established to prevent, disrupt and reduce the incidence of organised crime and other serious crime
and to pursue confiscation of the proceeds of crime.

The function of conducting criminal and financial investigations is assigned to the Commission’s Operations Division under the leadership of the Executive Director Operations. Investigations are typically conducted pursuant to a Management Committee reference to investigate or approval to work in cooperation with a joint task force comprising one or more of the Commission’s partner agencies. The Operations Division is also responsible for the Commission’s strategic intelligence capability, the provision of specialist investigative support services and the provision of advice and recommendations to government in relation to minimising the impact of serious and organised crime on the NSW community.

About the Role

This role plays a key role providing strategic leadership and direction to the Operations Division to deliver the Commission’s strategic outcomes. The Executive Director Operations reports directly to the Commissioner and forms an integral part of the Commission Executive leadership team responsible for delivering strategic operational and investigative outcomes.

The Executive Director Operations will be responsible for providing expert, authoritative advice and support to the Commissioner and Management Committee, in relation to all Commission criminal and financial investigations, strategic intelligence and technical capabilities. The role is responsible for leading and directing the strategic and operational investigative and intelligence capabilities of the Commission inclusive of joint investigations with the Commission’s partner agencies. The Executive Director Operations will also be responsible for championing a culture of continuous improvement and ethical and transparent decision-making.

You must be a senior executive with extensive leadership and management experience and the ability to operate in a holistic way to achieve the best results for the Operations Division and the Commission. You will have Degree qualifications and/or extensive experience leading criminal investigations in a law enforcement agency and demonstrated thorough understanding of the law with relation to criminal proceedings. Your primary strengths will include extensive experience, knowledge and understanding of law enforcement at a senior level including strategic and operational responses to organised and other serious crime. The Commission is also looking for demonstrated experience in leading, managing, coaching, guiding and mentoring others and contributing effectively to a multi-disciplinary environment.

The NSW Crime Commission continuously strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people within our diverse community and welcomes and encourages applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disabilities.

Security Vetting

The recommended candidates must be willing to participate in and secure appropriate security clearances by providing comprehensive details about their personal and financial interests and other relevant information about themselves, their families and their associates.

It is a condition of employment at the Commission that a member of staff obtain and maintain:

1. a security clearance issued by the Commissioner, and
2. a security clearance issued by the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency that the Commissioner determines is necessary for the position

How to Apply

Applications for this role must be submitted through the 'I Work For NSW' website. If you are interested in this role you are strongly encouraged to familiarise yourself with the requirements of this role as outlined in this role description. You are also encouraged to read this Guide for Job Applicants to help as you prepare your application.

To apply for this role please submit:

• a detailed curriculum vitae
• a covering letter no longer than two A4 page extensively detailing your skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role

Applicants invited to an interview will be required to complete additional assessments.

For further information about applying for this role please contact the Commission’s People & Culture Manager, Nick Athas at [email protected] or on (02) 9269 9734.