Chief Officer, Department of Education, Sports & Culture

The Company is seeking a Chief Officer to provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio of education, sport, physical activity, and cultural services. The role is accountable for setting direction, strengthening governance and performance, and delivering services in line with wider government priorities. The Chief Officer will lead a large, complex department, drive improvement and change, and ensure services are sustainable, responsive, and consistently high-performing. They will also provide trusted advice and assurance to elected representatives and build strong relationships with senior colleagues and communities. The successful candidate will be an experienced executive leader who can operate confidently in a politically led environment and inspire trust across a diverse organization. They should demonstrate strong strategic leadership, governance, performance management, and change leadership capabilities. The role requires the ability to oversee complex services and resources while ensuring delivery meets high standards and community needs. No specific education or professional qualification requirements are stated.