Group Director Research Assurance
Job no: 507498
Work type: Ongoing full-time
Location: Regional NSW, All of NSW
Categories: Senior Executive
Full time ongoing Senior Executive Band 1 role Location: Willing to consider candidates across all NSW locations. Preference will be given to candidates based regionally
Lead the delivery of a comprehensive, modern and efficient research service supporting the long term sustainability of agricultural industries in NSW.
About the role
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development is seeking a Group Director Research Assurance to drive an integrated and commercially robust end-to-end operating model which enables proactive funding, development and delivery of high quality, reliable and highly regarded research services and outcomes which create opportunities and add value for government, industry, research partners and key stakeholders. These responsibilities are delivered through implementation of robust governance, risk and assurance frameworks, and a commitment to return on investment and alignment with government priorities.
The Group Director is a member of the Agriculture and Biosecurity Group Executive Leadership Team, participating in strategic planning and decision making processes at a Group level.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated experience at senior executive level, and a proven track record of successful organisational, system and cultural change management. Proven capability to contribute to strategic decision making and manage a portfolio of significant property assets across the state. Ability to foster successful service delivery partnerships. Sound understanding of issues faced by the NSW regions, and an appreciation of the diversity of primary industries, producers and communities.
You will be someone who can:
Anticipate, respond to and mitigate arising issues to ensure effective support for and optimisation of research services and assurance processes. Design and implement successful change management strategies and effective communication models to achieve high levels of employee engagement through change. Act as the driving force behind state of the art research stations to support Agriculture and Biosecurity Research in NSW.
Why us?
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is 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.
We have nearly 5,000 employees, with almost 80 per cent of us living and working in regional NSW.
Sounds interesting?
If you are a strategic leader with an interest in driving research services, we invite you to apply. Please submit your curriculum vitae and a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
Applications Closing Date: Sunday 19 January 2025 at 11:55pm
Please note that DPIRD will be closed during the period 23 December 2024 to 05 January 2025 (inclusive). Recruitment process will recommence in January 2025.
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 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.
Advertised: 11 Dec 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Jan 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time#J-18808-Ljbffr