Director, Investment and Commissioning – Child and Family Services

About the role

The Director, Investment and Commissioning, Child and Family provides strategic leadership to drive the department’s transformational reform agenda. This senior position oversees the design, procurement and performance monitoring of outsourced child and family services, ensuring value for money and accountability to government.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement modern investment and contracting approaches for human and social services.
• Lead the strategic coordination of Child and Family program investments, ensuring culturally appropriate delivery.
• Build and nurture partnerships with government agencies and NGOs to maximise outcomes.
• Contribute to legislative, policy and budget submissions related to the NGO sector.
• Support the reform agenda, focusing on financial sustainability and red‑tape reduction.

Required profile

• Extensive knowledge of policies, practices and trends in human services.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and driving digital transformation.
• Strong capability in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement and performance monitoring.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape state‑wide child and family services.
• Leadership role within a high‑impact public sector environment.