Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS) in Sydney seeks a Senior Executive Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services, to lead the corporate strategy and services enabling the Department's priorities.

You will report to the Secretary and guide corporate priorities, performance, risk, and resource allocation, while overseeing broad functions including finance, governance, risk, technology and cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate strategy and services that enable the Department's priorities.
• Provide advice on corporate priorities, performance, and risk to the Secretary and Executive Leadership Team.
• Oversee finance, people and capability, legal, governance, risk, audit and compliance, facilities, procurement, technology, cyber security and communications.
• Guide decisions about investment and resources and strengthen workforce capability.

Job description

• Lead a diverse corporate services portfolio, bringing together people, resources and expertise to deliver the Department’s priorities.
• Senior Executive Band 3
• Ongoing role based in Sydney, NSW

About the role

Lead the corporate strategy and services that make a vibrant NSW possible.

Supporting a diverse portfolio of creative industries, Cultural Institutions, tourism, hospitality and sport, we deliver outcomes that strengthen communities, drive economic growth and make NSW a fantastic place to live. As Deputy Secretary, Corporate Services, you’ll set the strategic direction for the corporate functions that enable this work, aligning services, capability and resources with the Department’s priorities.

Reporting to the Secretary, you’ll be a member of the Executive Leadership Team and help shape the Department’s direction. You’ll provide advice on corporate priorities, performance and risk, and lead a broad portfolio covering finance, people and capability, legal, governance, risk, audit and compliance, facilities, procurement, technology, cyber security and communications.

You’ll lead a team of specialist executives, making sure these services work well together and meet the needs of the Department and its portfolio. Working with the Secretary and your executive colleagues, you’ll guide decisions about investment and resources, strengthen workforce capability and improve how the Department operates. This includes sound financial management, effective governance and risk management, organisational change and modern, secure technology.

About you

You’re an experienced senior executive who understands how corporate services contribute to an organisation’s success. You can see the bigger picture, give clear advice on difficult issues and turn plans into action.

You’ve led corporate services in government, business or another complex organisation. You know how to lead experienced executives, build strong working relationships and make decisions when priorities compete. You understand NSW public-sector accountability and what it takes to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

You bring experience in financial management, workforce capability, governance and risk, alongside oversight of technology investment, digital change and cyber risk through specialist executives. You lead with sound judgement, integrity, collaboration and accountability, keeping services responsive to people’s needs and focused on delivering value for NSW.

Closing Date: 24 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Contact: Lucy Weeding, Associate Director Talent and Executive Management at [e-mail]

Working at the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS) unites the state’s key creative industries, Cultural Institutions, hospitality, entertainment, sports and tourism entities to bring vibrancy, enhance physical and social wellbeing and enrich cultural and creative experience and enterprise across NSW.

Collectively, we grow industries and workforces, drive strong visitor and night-time economies and sports participation, ensure a responsible hospitality sector, and put arts, culture and creativity – including First Nations storytelling – at the heart of our communities.

Collaborating with our stakeholders, we:

• drive visitation, participation and attendance for diverse events and experiences
• enable dynamic precincts, venues and creative industries
• create connection between people and their communities
• provide inspiring, safe and accessible experiences and facilities for individuals and groups.

By celebrating and investing in NSW’s uniqueness, we are securing a thriving and prosperous future.

Curious what it’s like to work at DCITHS? Take a quick look at the impact we’re making across NSW!

DCITHS: Putting arts, culture and sport at the heart of NSW communities

At DCITHS, we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact Lucy Weeding, Associate Director Talent and Executive Management at [e-mail] or on [phone].

For more information on reasonable adjustments and types of alternate formats available through the recruitment process you can visit ‘Adjustments for Individual needs’ at I work for NSW.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.