Director Child Safety and Wellbeing
Executive LeadershipPosted 14 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Aboriginal Director Child Safety and Wellbeing”
Posted 14 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Aboriginal Director Child Safety and Wellbeing”
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
| Base salary | A$231,000 – A$256,000 / yr |
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Director, Aboriginal Child Safety and Wellbeing
About the team
This is a rare opportunity to lead at the forefront of system reform and deliver meaningful change for Aboriginal children, families and communities across NSW.
Child and Family plays a central role in shaping and delivering major reforms across the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ). We work across government and with communities to design, implement and evaluate reforms that drive measurable change for children, families and communities.
Our work recognises the importance of cultural safety and meaningful engagement with Aboriginal communities and organisations. The Aboriginal Child Safety and Wellbeing (ACSW) team is committed to embedding Aboriginal perspectives, knowledge and leadership into policy and service design to create sustainable change.
This is a critical time of reform, with a unique opportunity to influence whole-of-system change and shift outcomes for Aboriginal children, families and communities.
Your role
As the Director Aboriginal Child Safety and Wellbeing, you will lead system-wide reform and drive initiatives that deliver real change for Aboriginal children, families and communities.
You will provide culturally informed, strategic advice to senior executives and government, while building strong partnerships with Aboriginal stakeholders to ensure reforms achieve meaningful impact.
This role requires you to bring people together across divisions, challenge and influence thinking, and drive momentum to achieve tangible outcomes. It is a unique opportunity to shape reform and contribute to changing the trajectory for Aboriginal children and communities. This is a role for someone who can influence, challenge, and drive progress in complex environments.
In this role, you will
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a courageous and influential Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander senior leader who can navigate complexity, bring people with them, and drive change in challenging environments. You will demonstrate strong cultural capability and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities.
Does this sound like you? Click here to download the role description.
As an Identified role, this position is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons. Where a position is identified, an applicant’s race is a genuine occupational qualification under the exception in Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
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To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click here. Search for the job and click the ‘Apply now’ button.
For more information and advice on applying for roles at DCJ, visit Careers for Aboriginal people.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close Tuesday 4 August 2026 at 11:59pm (AEST).
Got a question?
For more information about the role, the application process, or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Dylan Huke on 0484 362 936 or via email at seniorexecutiverecruitment@dcj.nsw.gov.au.
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
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 People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.
Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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