- Senior Executive Band 1 role TRP $239,251 to $264,197 (including superannuation)
- Located in Sydney or Regional NSW – Hybrid working.
- Ongoing full-time role
Drive meaningful change, build organisational development, and create a legacy through the development of a diverse, high‑performing workforce.
About the Role
The Director Talent and Capability leads the design and delivery of integrated talent, capability and inclusion initiatives across the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), building a diverse, future-ready workforce aligned to organisational priorities. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the role partners with executives to shape workforce capability and performance, overseeing talent acquisition, leadership development, learning frameworks and inclusion strategies. It ensures high-quality, compliant recruitment, and influences senior leaders to align people strategies with organisational direction, strengthening capability, inclusion and long-term sustainability.
About You
You are a strategic leader with expertise across talent acquisition, capability development, leadership and inclusion, and a proven ability to deliver enterprise-wide people strategies that support workforce transformation. You bring strong judgement, using data and insights to influence executive decision‑making while balancing strategic priorities with operational delivery and compliance requirements.
You build trusted relationships across NSW Government sectors, central agencies and external providers, enabling collaboration and alignment of workforce strategies. You also lead high‑performing teams, fostering capability, partnership and continuous improvement.
The opportunity
DPIRD offers the opportunity to lead impactful, portfolio‑wide initiatives that directly contribute to building a strong, capable and future‑ready public sector workforce. You will work at the centre of strategic people leadership, partnering with senior executives and central agencies to shape workforce outcomes that deliver long‑term value for the organisation and the communities it serves.
This role provides a unique platform to influence and integrate talent, capability and inclusion strategies at scale. You will be supported by a collaborative environment that values innovation, evidence‑based practice and continuous improvement.
Further information about the role
For further information about the role, please contact Dr Julie -Anne Tooth, Chief People Officer, e-mail Julie-anne.tooth@dpird.nsw.gov.au or Felicity Gillard, Manager Talent Acquisition email felicity.j.gillard@dpird.nsw.gov.au or 0410 318 002 Alternatively, view the Director Talent and Capability Role Description.
Why us?
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is the department dedicated to growing primary industries and supporting regional economic development to deliver long term benefits to the state. Our focus is to protect, support and develop our primary industries, mining sector, and regions.
DPIRD brings together Agriculture and Biosecurity; Forestry and Fishing; Local Land Services; Mining, Exploration and Geoscience; Regional Development and Delivery; the Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation; NSW Public Works and Soil Conservation Service. We have a workforce with 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.
Sounds interesting - want to Apply.
If you are driven to shape the future of talent and capability—leading with purpose, inspiring others, and delivering meaningful impact—we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your curriculum vitae along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Applications Closing Date: Friday 3rd July at 11:55pm
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to capability.talent@regional.nsw.gov.au and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.
Additional Information:
A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
