The Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse is undertaking an enquiry into how institutions with a responsibility for children have managed and responded to allegations and instances of child sexual abuse.  The Commission's role is to investigate where systems have failed to protect children, and make recommendations on how to improve laws, policies and practices to prevent and better respond to child sexual abuse in institutions.

The Chief Executive Officer reports the Chair of the Royal Commission, and administratively to the Deputy Secretary, Civil Justice and Legal Services Group, with regards to the ongoing strategic and operational objectives to ensure that the six Royal Commissioners have the necessary support and resources available to enable them to meet the terms of reference established in the seven Letters Patent (Commonwealth and State issued).

The Chief Executive Officer performs a major and high profile role in providing ongoing support to the Commissioners and Senior Counsel, including through public and private hearings, and ensuring the efficient and effective running of the Office of the Royal Commission.

Key Responsibilities

·  Provide ongoing support for the Chair, Commissioners and Senior Counsel Assisting to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Royal Commission.

·  Provide high quality strategic leadership and direction within the Royal Commission, including advice to the Government ministers on matters for which the Royal Commission is responsible.

·  Provide high quality stakeholder engagement.

·  Reports administratively to the Deputy Secretary, Civil Justice and Legal Services Group and is accountable for the efficient and effective management of the Office of the Royal Commission to meet strategic and operational objectives and outcomes.

·  Develop and maintain a high capability workforce to support the function of the Royal Commission.

·  Work closely with portfolio and other Commonwealth agencies, State and Territory governments, and groups and individuals engaging with the Royal Commission.

·  Represent the Commission on matters for which the Commission is responsible, including in portfolio and whole-of-government forums.