Chief Superintendent - L&D Manager

• Parramatta
• Temporary - Full-Time (35 HPW), up to 24 months
• Chief Superintendent, base salary ($137,207 - $141,293), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

This role will manage and lead the daily operations of the NSW Sheriff and Justice Academy to support the training needs of the NSW Sheriff’s Office, and internal/external business areas who are clients of the NSW Sheriff and Justice Academy.

What You’ll Do

Leading the team, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the efficient delivery of training and assessment services to the Sheriff’s Office and internal/external client groups of the NSW Sheriff and Justice Academy.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the NSW Sheriff and Justice Academy, the NSW Sheriff’s Office Registered Training Organisation, including the design, development and implementation of the Sheriff’s Office training curriculum and any associated training programs offered by the NSW Sheriff and Justice Academy.
• Maintain knowledge and currency of compliance requirements for Registered Training Organisations outlined by the Australian Skills Quality Authority initiating any changes or recommendations as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of programs and key initiatives in the market and across the government in a constantly changing environment to ensure compliance with relevant government policies, procedures, corporate governance and statutory requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to collaborate with managers and staff to identify training requirements, gaps in occupational capabilities and skillsets across the NSW Sheriff’s Office.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff within the area of responsibility including the implementation of strategies that promote ethical behaviour, create a safe working environment, minimise workplace issues and maximise performance and enhance skills.
• Oversee the implementation of the Sheriff’s Office Learning and Development Framework and its alignment to the CTSD Learning and Development Framework.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 or higher recognised qualification in vocational education and training.
• Tertiary qualifications in business management, administration, or leadership and management; or equivalent experience
• Current drivers licence with willingness to travel across the state as required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver capability, training and workforce development programs within a complex operational or service delivery environment.

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What We Offer

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career
• Flexible, autonomous work environment
• Competitive pay and conditions
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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We do work that really matters

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. It’s work that really matters.

Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!

Are you ready to join us?

Requirements

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

• When leading an underperforming team what steps have you taken when implementing performance management?
• Describe a change process you have had to explain to other people. What strategies did you implement to deal with resistance?

Applications close: Sunday 14th June 2026 at 11.59 pm

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ contact Matthew Warwick via email ***email_hidden***.

If you’ve got a question about applying or require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please call Maren Heldt | Talent Acquisition Officer, via 0447 682 014 or email [email protected].

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit our careers site.

Other Information

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

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