Associate Director

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Join our System Reform & Strategic Projects in the Centre for Aboriginal Health at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and help shape the future of Aboriginal health in New South Wales

• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours
• Conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport
  
  

Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About The Role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Reporting to the Director, Strategy, Reform and Transformation at the Centre for Aboriginal Health, the Associate Director role is responsible for managing the coordination, development, and evaluation of best practice policies, projects, and activities that contribute towards transforming Aboriginal Health outcomes.

This includes managing a team and working with related government and non-government agencies to support the achievement of NSW Health's objectives in relation to the work of the Centre for Aboriginal Health.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $145,378 - $168,130 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and statewide projects across the NSW Health system.
• Analyse key data and Aboriginal Health information to identify current and emerging barriers and changing priorities and provide evidence-based recommendations about policy gaps and to resolve complex issues.
• Coordinate preparation of high-quality written reports, briefs, discussion papers, and cabinet documents to inform or respond to agency or Government requests.
• Lead, manage and support branch staff who oversee all aspects of project management and implementation across a portfolio of complex projects.
• Develop and maintain sustainable and productive relationships and communication with senior Ministry and NSW Health staff, and other key stakeholders as part of providing quality and timely advice and action in relation to high level strategic issues relating to Aboriginal Health.
  
  

About You

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Demonstrated experience in engaging and motivating staff and develop capability and potential in others.
• Demonstrated experience in exercising judgement in fast-paced, complex and sensitive environments.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in managing policy development, large projects and coordination functions
  
  

How To Apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) and explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Ashley.brown1@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ563785.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on lisa.byrne@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: 11:59pm Thursday 19 June 2025.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional Information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
  
  

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey Apply now

Applications Close: 11:59pm Thursday 19 JuneSeniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

Employment type

• Employment typeTemporary

Job function

• Job functionBusiness Development and Sales
• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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