EOI - Director Legislation & Reform

Senior Executive Band 1 – TRP from $263,555 per annum including super Before applying for this EOI, please discuss the opportunity with your current line manager and obtain their support. About the opportunity The Director, Legislation and Reform is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving complex, cross-cutting policy and legislative reform priorities across the department.

You will provide strategic leadership and expert advice on high-profile and sensitive reform initiatives spanning areas such as primary industries, regional development, native title and Aboriginal outcomes. Working across DPIRD and government, you will help translate complex policy issues into practical, evidence-based solutions and high-quality legislative outcomes.

The role acts as a principal expert adviser on policy reform and works closely with the Minister and Ministerial Office, Secretary, Executive Director Policy, Reform and Evidence, the Department Leadership Team and senior stakeholders across government. A key focus will be building collaboration across organisational and agency boundaries and supporting the effective stewardship of policy proposals and legislation through parliamentary processes.

You will also provide executive leadership to the Legislation and Reform team, setting priorities, building capability and ensuring the delivery of high-quality policy analysis and reform outcomes. During the acting period, key outcomes will include supporting ongoing engagement for DPIRD in relation to Native Title matters, overseeing and championing the implementation of the DPIRD Aboriginal Outcomes Strategy and undertaking planning and prioritisation of potential legislative priority projects for an incoming government.

About you

We are looking for a highly credible and influential leader who can operate confidently in a complex policy and political environment. To be successful, you will bring: Extensive experience leading complex policy development and reform, with a demonstrated ability to develop strategic, innovative and evidence-based policy options.

Expert knowledge of policy development, implementation and review, including navigating complex, sensitive and emerging issues. Substantial practical experience leading and managing policy reform, which is an essential requirement of the role. Strong experience stewarding policy proposals and legislation through parliamentary processes, including providing strategic and technical advice to senior executives, Ministers and Ministerial Offices.

Highly developed stakeholder management, collaboration and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus and navigate competing priorities across government and external stakeholder groups. Strong people leadership capability, with experience developing high-performing teams, building capability and providing clear strategic direction.

An understanding of regional NSW and an appreciation of the diversity of its primary producers, industries and communities. You will bring sound judgement, resilience and the ability to provide frank and fearless advice while navigating sensitive and sometimes contested issues. You will be comfortable working at pace, balancing competing priorities and bringing people together to achieve outcomes across organisational boundaries.

How to express your interest To submit an Expression of Interest, please apply via Page. Up and provide: an up-to-date CV, and a brief covering letter/EOI outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the opportunity, with particular emphasis on your experience leading complex policy and legislative reform. Please view the Role Description for more information.

Before applying for this EOI, please discuss the opportunity with your current line manager and obtain their support. EOIs close: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEDT Enquiries: Nick Peters on 0429 222 538 or [email protected] Opportunity period: 11 Jan 27 - 16 April 27