Deputy Secretary, H ospitality and Racing
1. Lead major reform to the legislative framework
2. Establish innovative regulatory frameworks and public policy for racing and responsible gambling
3. Ongoing Senior Executive Band 3 role (total remuneration package between $393,713-$441,918)
About the Role
The Enterprise, Investment and Trade (EIT) portfolio brings together NSW’s key arts, culture, hospitality, entertainment and visitor experience groups alongside our leading economic development and investment attraction organisations. We propel the delivery of investment, business, lifestyle, entertainment, and cultural opportunities.
Part of EIT’s senior leadership team, the Deputy Secretary, Hospitality and Racing is responsible for leading the Division to administer the regulatory framework for the liquor, gaming, wagering, casino and registered clubs sectors in NSW. This includes compliance and enforcement, licensing and education of highly regulated entities, and the development of innovative regulatory policy (for the racing, liquor, gaming, wagering, casino and registered clubs sectors) to achieve Government priorities.
This role leads the delivery of major reform to deliver upon government’s priorities for streamlining liquor licensing, aligning the planning and liquor licensing systems and significant gaming reform in NSW.
The Deputy Secretary will navigate highly sensitive, contentious and political matters that impact the industry, economy and community. The coming year, in particular, will be one of significant reform.
About You
The Deputy Secretary will have an innate ability to balance the complex and competing interests of industry, community and government stakeholders and be able to demonstrate political acuity and sensitivity.
Critical in this role is an ability to respond to novel challenges with a high level of resilience and persistence, coupled with superior stakeholder engagement and collaboration capability.
Experience in the delivery of strategic activities and regulation, providing expert advice and a thorough knowledge of the machinery of government and relevant statutory requirements is essential.
Closing Date: Wednesday 28 February, 2024[]
The Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade (DEIT) drives the New South Wales (NSW) Government’s commitment to economic transformation.
Growing investment and creating new jobs throughout NSW, DEIT brings together enterprise and trade, tourism and hospitality, sports, and the arts to ensure NSW is the best place in the world to live, work, invest, visit, study, grow and play.
DEIT propels the delivery of investment, business, and lifestyle opportunities, by attracting and supporting innovative and prosperous industries and helping NSW business go global.
At the Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade, we believe diversity across our department allows us to be a true reflection of NSW citizens. We are a respectful workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.
A recruitment pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles for this role or similar roles that may become available over the next 18 months.