Director Innovation, Partnerships and Governance
- Employment Type: Ongoing
- Classification / Band: Senior Executive Band 1
- Remuneration: $275,162 negotiable; total remuneration package includes superannuation
- Additional Benefits: Salary packaging, novated leasing
- Location: Sydney CBD (52 Martin Place) with flexible working arrangements
- Role Description: Secure Online Link
- Applications Close: Monday 22 June 2026 at 9:59 am
Stepping into the heart of the NSW Government
NSW Treasury sits at the centre of government as the principal adviser on financial, economic and fiscal matters for the State. As the Director, Innovation, Partnerships and Governance, you will operate at this centre shaping how the State partners with the banking and financial services sector to deliver value, innovation and strategic outcomes.
This role offers a rare opportunity to influence the future of banking and payments across NSW Government. The role puts you at the centre of driving and growing a partnership model with banks and financial service providers to deliver value outcomes to NSW across a number of dimensions. Working with banking and industry partners you will help shape the forward direction of key industry change programs and to foster innovation to deliver improved outcomes for citizens, businesses and agencies.
You will play a key role in ensuring the State remains at the forefront of emerging financial services trends and technologies and be central to growing the State’s partnership model to do this. Beyond this you help shape a partnership model with the State’s banking partners that supports wider economic policy growth and uplift.
We consider work-life balance a key feature of life at Treasury. You will have a high degree of autonomy to structure your work schedule around times to suit both your life outside of the workplace and in line with deliverables.
Enrich your career with NSW Treasury as Director, Innovation, Partnerships and Governance
As Director, Innovation, Partnerships and Governance, you will lead the development and delivery of NSW Government’s banking and financial services partnership model.
This is a senior leadership role for a commercially astute and strategically minded professional who can combine vision with execution, working across government with the banking sector and with industry to drive innovation, deliver value and advance policy outcomes.
Treasury offers flexible working arrangements, access to senior executive development, and the opportunity to lead reform initiatives with meaningful impact across NSW.
Reporting line
The Director, Innovation, Partnerships and Governance reports to the Executive Director within the Procurement Reform and Banking / Banking and Financial Services division of NSW Treasury. Read more about your future Group and Division.
Operating environment
This role operates in a complex and evolving banking and financial services environment where policy, regulation, technology and industry innovation intersect.
You will lead through influence, working with a small direct team and across a wide network of agencies, industry partners and regulatory stakeholders. Success will require strong judgement, resilience and the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities and engage confidently at a senior level to deliver strategic outcomes.
What you’ll do (and why it matters)
- Lead the strategic direction of NSW Government’s banking and financial services partnership model
- Develop and evolve partnership frameworks to support delivery of government policy objectives and sector-wide outcomes
- Establish and lead governance forums with banking and industry partners to drive alignment, performance and innovation
- Lead market engagement and procurement strategies to deliver banking and payments outcomes for the State
- Build and maintain strong relationships with banking providers, fintechs, regulators and government stakeholders
- Shape and deliver a pipeline of innovation initiatives, translating complex needs into test-and-learn opportunities that scale across government
- Develop robust business cases and benefits realisation frameworks to support investment decisions and demonstrate value for money
- Monitor emerging industry trends, risks and opportunities and provide strategic advice to inform government policy and decision making
How you will create a positive impact for the people of NSW
- Driving innovation in government banking, improving services delivered to citizens, businesses and agencies
- Leveraging partnerships to unlock new capabilities and deliver long-term value for the State
- Strengthening how government works with industry to anticipate and respond to change
- Supporting coordinated, whole-of-government approaches to banking and payments reform
- Delivering sustainable outcomes through strong governance, collaboration and strategic leadership
About you
- You are a senior leader with strong experience in banking, financial services or payments, with a deep understanding of how the sector operates and evolves
- You bring a proven ability to shape and deliver innovation outcomes through partnerships with industry
- You have strong commercial acumen, with experience leading procurement, market engagement or partnership models
- You are highly credible at senior levels, able to influence and engage across government, industry and regulatory environments
- You can translate complex market, policy and operational insights into clear, actionable strategy
- You thrive in environments where influence is critical, building strong relationships and aligning diverse stakeholders to deliver outcomes
- You combine strategic thinking with delivery focus, ensuring initiatives translate into tangible, measurable results
- As a leader, you develop high performing teams, foster collaboration and bring resilience and persistence to complex transformation agendas.
Investing in you
We value our employees, and this commitment is reflected in the development we offer.
Our Leading at Treasury curriculum comprises leadership programs to improve your effectiveness at every stage of your career. Through a mix of self-paced, online learning, in-person workshops and formal programs, you will learn how to lead, influence and engage others.
Read more about our benefits.
Interested in working with us?
Read the role description to learn more about the role and submit your application ONLY via the I Work for NSW jobs platform.
Application process:
- an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role.
- complete pre-screening questions as part of the application process.
- partake in a behavioural based interview and undergo additional assessments if shortlisted.
A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that may become available over the next 18 months.
Read more about what to expect in the hiring process.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
NSW Treasury is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve, where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to contribute and do their best work.
We are committed to fair and equitable recruitment processes and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, people of all ages and genders, LGBTQIA+ people, and people from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.
We actively support workplace and recruitment adjustments to remove barriers and enable equitable participation. If you require an adjustment or assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Advisor listed on the job advertisement or visit the following link for more information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-treasury/about-us/careers
As a Disability Confident Recruiter, NSW Treasury is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and supports adjustments so candidates with disability can participate fairly at every stage.
As a Level 1 Activate Carer Employer, we recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities through inclusive and flexible workplace practices.
Any questions?
Visit our Careers Centre or contact our Head of Talent Acquisition
Ken Boots [email protected]
Close of applications 9:59 am Monday 22 June 2026
A concurrent search is also underway
Click “Apply” to start your application.
