Associate Director

Join our **_Safety and Security Improvement team _**at Ministry of Health for an exciting **_temporary employment _**_(up to 12 months) _opportunity and help shape the future of security risk management practices in health in New South Wales

**About us**
- We offer development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- 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.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.

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

**About this role**
You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.
- You will be working in a specialist team and be focused on all aspects of the implementation and monitoring of a trial of body worn cameras across NSW Health. This role provides the ideal opportunity to enhance complex project management skills and the delivery of project outcomes in a supportive and engaged environment._

**Crown Clerk 11/12**, starting salary from $139,787 - $161,663 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**

In this role you will be driving a key project aimed at reducing incidents of violence. Specifically, you will lead all aspects of the NSW Health trial of body worn cameras, including:

- Implementation of BWC at trial sites
- All internal and external stakeholder management
- Managing the ICTA contract and performance requirements
- Ongoing site support and monitoring
- Development of written resources for a wide range of audiences
- Creation and monitoring of the strategic evaluation framework
- Managing all internal and external communication strategies_._

**About you**

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

- Demonstrated extensive skills and experience in managing all stages of the project and policy cycle (planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation)
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience
- An understanding of electronic security equipment and security operations
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Strong communication skills that can be applied effectively to a range of different audiences
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

**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 demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

**Targeted Questions (no more than 400 words each)**
- Please describe how you have built relationships and facilitated collaboration with key stakeholders to complete a complex project?
- What have been the particular challenges you encountered during a complex project and how did you resolve them?

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**Closing Date**:11:59pm, Sunday 8 December 2024**

**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.

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.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

**Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 8 December 2024