Director, Community Services – Hunter Valley

• NSW Public Service Senior Executive Band 1 
• Total Remuneration Payable from $226,617 to $250,247
• Location: Hunter District, offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements  
• Ongoing Opportunity 

Department of Communities and Justice is looking for an innovative, strategic and experienced leader that is passionate about delivering excellence and investing in vulnerable children and young people, and their families. 

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

About the Director Community Services Opportunity

Community Services works in partnership with government, non-government and community agencies to improve the lives of children, adults, families and communities who often experience disadvantage and live in varied and challenging circumstances.

The Department of Communities and Justice is looking for a resilient and innovative Director who is passionate about ensuring vulnerable children, young people and their families receive sensitive and individualised assistance across our communities in Hunter NSW District

As the Director Community Services you will lead and mentor your team, investing time developing capability and building resilience with your team to ensure the smooth delivery of strategic transformation projects within budget for Community Services.

The Director Community Services role will also be responsible for.

• Leading and championing change and risk management for the Hunter District 
• Driving operational performance activities, forming alliances with non- government organisations and communities to deliver appropriate integrated community services to the region.
• Directing and delivering on reforms across the district, providing high level strategic advice.
• Forecasting and planning appropriate services to meet local demands in the region  
• Developing and implementing team management, work planning and coaching initiatives
• Managing financial budgets, reporting, and resourcing

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, please complete a COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Contraindication. Click HERE to access the form.