Executive Director, Strategic Intelligence and Healthcare Innovation

5 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ministry of Health Full time
Job Description

Role Summary

The Ministry of Health is seeking a visionary leader to fill the role of Executive Director, Intelligence and Support for Innovation, Transformation and Evaluation. This is a key position that will drive the development and implementation of strategies that advance patient-centered care and evidence-based practices across NSW Health.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Lead Strategic Transformation
  • Develop and implement strategies that advance patient-centered care and evidence-based practices across NSW Health.
  • Transform the State's healthcare system through effective leadership and collaboration.
Drive Innovation and Evaluation
  • Lead the development and implementation of innovative solutions that improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.
  • Ensure evidence-based healthcare practices are integrated into healthcare delivery.
Lead a High-Performing Team
  • Drive collaboration and empowerment within a highly specialized team.
  • Develop and implement effective leadership and management strategies to achieve team goals and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree in health systems research, clinical transformation, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in healthcare leadership roles with a focus on evidence-based practices, system transformation, and program evaluation.
  • In-depth knowledge of healthcare systems, regulations, quality improvement methodologies, and data analysis.
  • Demonstrated track record of academic publications in health services.
  • Exceptional leadership, team management, and communication skills.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
  • Proficiency in change management and process improvement.
  • Strong commitment to patient-centered care and program evaluation.

Application Requirements

To apply for this role, applicants must submit a one-page covering letter that includes a response to the two targeted questions. This is to be accompanied by an up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages). Please ensure both documents are uploaded in PDF format.

Targeted Questions

  1. Leadership Experience

Please provide a recent example of a leadership role where you have led a significant system-level transformation and detail how you overcame complexities to deliver a successful outcome.

Contemporary Challenge

Provide an example of a contemporary challenge facing the health system and how you would see the Executive Director, InSITE influencing the response. In providing this example, please reflect on your leadership role and stakeholder management.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The Ministry of Health is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment that 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 our 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.



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