Office of the Children’s Guardian

Director, Corporate Services

• Exciting opportunity to make a real impact in shaping the future of the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Join a dynamic workplace and be part of the Executive Leadership Team leading the Corporate Services Directorate.
• One full-time, ongoing role opportunity located at Strawberry Hills.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements with access to learning & development opportunities and health & wellbeing programs.
• Executive level, Band 1 – 35 hours per week - Total Remuneration Package of $234,775 - $258,405 per annum.

About the Office of Children’s Guardian

The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) upholds NSW children and young people’s right to be safe by overseeing, regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are guided by our values of integrity, trust, service, accountability, respect and empathy.

To find out more about the Office of the Children’s Guardian, visit our website.

About Corporate Services

The Corporate Services Directorate is the strategic partner for streamlined, efficient business operations. Corporate Services offer comprehensive support across finance, policy, communications, information technology and administration. The Corporate Services Directorate work to develop organisational solutions, manage risks, and drive innovation.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to lead financial, operational, governance and strategic efforts to ensure OCG is set up for success and can reach their long-term goals

The Director, Corporate Services will provide strategic, timely and relevant information and advice to the Children’s Guardian and the Executive Leadership Team and oversee the day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and effective delivery of financial management, compliance and risk management, communications, technology and office support services.

We are seeking an experienced and authentic leader to:

• Contribute to leadership and effective governance as a member of the Executive, participating in business and strategic planning, setting key priorities and targets; advocating new approaches to organisational outcomes informed by quality, expert advice, evidence and professional knowledge.
• Provide timely and expert strategic advice to the Children’s Guardian and other executives on the OCG’s change management strategies and other significant activities to deliver the OCG of the future.
• Identify emerging issues, risks and opportunities and provide timely, relevant information and advice to senior management and others, to facilitate informed decision making.
• Ensure the budget is appropriately developed and negotiated to meet the needs and sustained financial viability of the OCG. Ensure that it operates within its approved net cost of services limit, without any negative impact across the forward estimates.
• Lead governance and compliance efforts and reporting responsibilities liaising with the Guardian and Board on our regulatory requirements.
• Lead, support and develop a multi-disciplinary team fostering a workplace culture that is supportive and committed to continuous improvement.

Key knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated success in leading and managing at a senior level, as well as extensive knowledge of organisation wide services and systems in a public sector environment.
• Exceptional understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation, professional standards and policies, practices and processes as they relate to each of the business services areas in the portfolio.
• Proven ability with annual budget/financial year end processes together with the ability to analyse financial data and present it in a clear way.

Essential Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or extensive equivalent professional experience.
• All roles associated with the Office of the Children's Guardian are required to have a current Working with Children Check.
• Employment at the Office of the Children’s Guardian is subject to the satisfactory completion of security and vetting checks.

For a copy of the role description, please visit the link. https://app.box.com/s/o0xitelg5y65l81y2uc6x0pon021apib

Our commitment to Diversity

We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability.

The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on (02) 8219 3661 or OCG.HR@ocg.nsw.gov.au and advise of your preferred method of communication.

How to apply

When applying you will need to attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) which states your claims against the capabilities for the role. You also need to address the two targeted questions below (maximum 1 page total for both) and an up-to-date resume (maximum 4 pages) in either Word or PDF format.

We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind.

Targeted questions

1. How would you approach identifying emerging issues, risks and opportunities, and providing timely, relevant advice to the executive team to facilitate informed decision-making?
2. How would you create and report on organisational strategies, policies and targets for audit controls, risk management, finance and compliance activities? How would you collaborate with the leaders to support and monitor the organisation in achieving these targets?

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

You can email Milena Milojevic Director People & Culture via Milena.Milojevic@ocg.nsw.gov.au to discuss the role.

Applications closing date: Tuesday, 21 May at 10:00am

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.