Chief Executive Officer — Inclusion & Social Cohesion Leader

Department: Executive; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 387,000 - 438,000; Full time

Job summary

Multicultural NSW seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead a high-profile public agency. The role focuses on strategic leadership to strengthen social cohesion, oversight of policy programs, and collaboration across government, community and industry sectors.

The CEO will report to the Minister and drive organisational excellence. The position offers a Total Remuneration Package in the upper government range.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated executive leadership experience in a complex public/private/not-for-profit environment.
• Strong understanding of multicultural communities, social cohesion and community engagement.
• Proven ability to influence and build productive relationships with ministers, senior executives and stakeholders.
• Experience leading organisational transformation and service delivery outcomes.
• Strong policy, governance and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent executive experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to advance the NSW Government's vision for a cohesive, inclusive and resilient multicultural society.
• Lead the strategic direction and performance of Multicultural NSW, ensuring alignment with government priorities and community outcomes.
• Drive policy, research and reform initiatives that strengthen social cohesion and intercultural understanding.
• Foster partnerships across government, community, faith and industry sectors.
• Oversee humanitarian and refugee settlement programs and multicultural initiatives.
• Lead the delivery and governance of agency functions, including community grants and language services.
• Ensure oversight of the Multicultural Policies and Services Program and agency compliance.
• Champion organisational excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Public sector experience

Policy development

Education

Executive-level qualifications

Job description

Multicultural NSW seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead a high-profile public agency. The role focuses on strategic leadership to strengthen social cohesion, oversight of policy programs, and collaboration across government, community and industry sectors.

The CEO will report to the Minister and drive organisational excellence. The position offers a Total Remuneration Package in the upper government range.