Executive Director, Professional Standards & Integrity

Fire and Rescue NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 209,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire and Rescue NSW in New South Wales is seeking a senior leader to head the Professional Standards function, guiding investigations, misconduct and integrity matters across the organisation. You will drive strategic risk management, governance adherence and proactive cultural improvement in a large public service.

With extensive experience leading complex teams, you will provide executive advisory support, partner with stakeholders, and ensure fair, timely decisions in line with legislation

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Employment Relations, Investigations, Law or related discipline.
• Proven experience leading investigations, misconduct or workplace integrity matters.
• Strong executive advisory and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Professional Standards function and oversee complex investigations.
• Provide strategic leadership on misconduct, complaints and integrity matters.
• Ensure decisions are timely, fair, and aligned with policy and governance.
• Advise executives and manage organisational risk.

Skills

Investigations leadership

Workplace integrity

Stakeholder engagement

Governance knowledge

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Discretion and judgement

Education

HR/IR/Law related

Job description

Fire and Rescue NSW in New South Wales is seeking a senior leader to head the Professional Standards function, guiding investigations, misconduct and integrity matters across the organisation. You will drive strategic risk management, governance adherence and proactive cultural improvement in a large public service.

With extensive experience leading complex teams, you will provide executive advisory support, partner with stakeholders, and ensure fair, timely decisions in line with legislation