{"id":32181,"date":"2026-04-13T23:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T23:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/?post_type=candidate&#038;p=32181"},"modified":"2026-04-14T00:02:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T00:02:39","slug":"32181","status":"publish","type":"candidate","link":"https:\/\/www.pipelinetalent.com.au\/candidate\/32181\/","title":{"rendered":"Candidate ID: 16893"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A highly experienced senior executive with over 27 years\u2019 experience across State and Federal Government sectors, including health, child protection, housing, justice, education, and community services. Proven expertise in leading large-scale operations and complex reform initiatives, with a strong track record in strategic leadership, stakeholder engagement, and delivering improved outcomes for diverse communities across Australia.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Key Skills and Competencies<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Change Management<\/li>\n<li>Staff Leadership<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholder Engagement<\/li>\n<li>Financial Management<\/li>\n<li>Community and Cultural Leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Relevant Experience<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Senior Executive, consulting services sector<br \/>\n&lt; 1 year<br \/>\n<\/strong>Leads cross-jurisdictional advisory services, providing strategic guidance on systems, workforce and organisational design while delivering reviews, training and continuous improvement initiatives.<br \/>\n<strong>Senior Executive, state government child protection sector<br \/>\n1 year<br \/>\n<\/strong>Oversaw statewide operations and major reform initiatives, leading a workforce of approximately 2000 to improve service delivery, reduce over-representation and achieve significant cost savings and outcomes.<br \/>\n<strong>Senior Executive \/ Project Lead, state government social services sector<br \/>\n1 year<br \/>\n<\/strong>Led the design and establishment of a new division focused on self-determination, including workforce build, governance frameworks and stakeholder-led policy development.<br \/>\n<strong>Executive Director, state government community services sector<br \/>\n3 years<\/strong><br \/>\nLed regional operations across a large geographic area, overseeing child protection, housing and emergency management while strengthening community partnerships and service delivery.<br \/>\n<strong>Senior Leader, state government human services sector<br \/>\n2 years<\/strong><br \/>\nSupported large-scale operations by leading teams, managing multiple service portfolios and driving implementation of strategic reforms and new operating models.<br \/>\n<strong>Manager, state government education and justice sectors<br \/>\n5 years<br \/>\n<\/strong>Managed critical programs across guardianship, crisis response and youth justice, ensuring effective service delivery and operational leadership in high-pressure environments.<br \/>\n<strong>Manager \/ Assistant Director, federal government employment sector<br \/>\n5 years<br \/>\n<\/strong>Led program delivery and operational functions across multiple jurisdictions, supporting employment initiatives and stakeholder engagement.<br \/>\n<strong>Various Roles, federal government services sector<br \/>\n9 years<br \/>\n<\/strong>Built foundational experience across diverse service areas, contributing to program delivery and customer service outcomes.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Location and Availability<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Preferred work location:<\/strong> Adelaide, Melbourne or Canberra<\/p>\n<p><strong>Workplace flexibility:<\/strong> Flexible, preference for Adelaide with FIFO to ACT or VIC<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ability to travel:<\/strong> Comfortable and used to travel weekly<\/p>\n<p><strong>Availability\/notice period:<\/strong> 2 Weeks \u00a0<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Desired Salary or Salary Expectations: <\/strong>$300,000 + superannuation <em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A highly experienced senior executive with over 27 years\u2019 experience across State and Federal Government sectors, including health, child protection, housing, justice, education, and community services. 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