Director, Office of the Chief Executive

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ClearCompany Full time
The organisation
NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. They take a values-based leadership approach, putting thier people at the centre of everything they do, striving to deliver their mission of Excellence in Care through their CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Hear what it's like to work for NSW Ambulance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaXaVN7Qza4&feature=youtu.be
Around the Grounds - November 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zR1M79QZtA&list=PLR8aer6hyxlDH-kBtcCkO1ddE_2BEmBvQ&index=9

The opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Executive and leading a team of six direct reports, the Director Office of the Chief Executive provides policy, planning and operational support to the Chief Executive to facilitate the achievement of organisational and management objectives. The Director serves as a focal point for all matters that require the direct intervention of the Office of the Chief Executive (OCE), ensuring the Chief Executive is properly briefed and advised. Additionally, the Director will lead organisation-wide initiatives to articulate and drive the Chief Executive's strategies and priorities, establish governance around the Performance Framework and establish an external relations centre of excellence.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Providing leadership and direction to the OCE, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and efficient services
  • Monitoring organisational strategic and corporate planning activities
  • Leading and developing high performing teams spanning strategy, executive services, internal governance and audit, marketing and communications
  • Leading the organisation's governance, audit, and corporate performance frameworks
  • Managing critical relationships with relevant stakeholders including NSW Health and Ministerial offices
About you
Our ideal candidate is a strategic and adaptable senior leader who thrives in complex and ambiguous environments. You bring clarity, composure, and strategic focus to your work, leading diverse teams to deliver high-impact outcomes. With a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement, you support the Chief Executive in translating priorities into deliverables, embedding governance and audit practices that align with performance frameworks.
In addition, you will possess:
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience, with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning
  • Exceptional communication, influencing, and executive advisory skills
  • Demonstrated experience in leading national and/or state-wide policy and project management initiatives
  • Strong knowledge of the structure and processes of government. An understanding of Australian and NSW Healthcare systems is also highly beneficial
  • Proven leadership of multidisciplinary, high-performing teams

What's on Offer
  • Permanent employment, providing job security and stability
  • Excellent remuneration and leave support including annual, parental, carers and more
  • Allocated Days Off (ADO) once a month take a paid day off
  • Additional Public Holiday
  • Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income & increases your take home pay
  • Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary
  • Staff Support Program - extensive free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
  • Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Career development and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive team
  • Accessible via Public Transport
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Hannah Arnott of The Orchard Talent Group on (02) 9157 6226 or email Hannah@orchardtalent.com.au.

To apply please submit your current CV and a 1-2 page cover letter, responding to the following two capability questions (max 4000 characters including spaces):
  • Question 1: Provide an example of an initiative you have led that had multiple stakeholders with differing views. How did you gain the stakeholder's support and deliver a positive outcome?
    • The Director, Office of the Chief Executive is a dynamic role that operates in a fast-paced environment, often with competing priorities. Can you tell us about a time when you have implemented processes to ensure that you and your team are delivering on all your priorities?
    Please note, to be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

    Applications close 11 August 2025

The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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