Associate Director

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Crown Clerk Grade 11/12
**Remuneration**: $145,378- $168,130 plus Super and Annual Leave Loading
**Hours Per Week**: 35 hours
**Requisition ID**: REQ583581

Join our **People and Culture leadership team** at Ministry of Health for an exciting Ongoing employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

**About us**
- 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.
- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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.

You will lead and influence the design, development, and implementation of organisational development initiatives that align with Organisational Design principles. This role supports the Ministry of Health’s employees in building the skills, knowledge, and capabilities needed to deliver on strategic goals.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $**145,378**:

- **$168,130** plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location
- 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

**What you'll be doing**

- Develop and evaluate organisation capability strategies that reflect Ministry priorities and drive performance.
- Align initiatives with best practice organisation planning and foster a culture of continuous learning and engagement.
- Provide expert advice and produce high-quality reports, briefs, and presentations for NSW Health and government stakeholders.
- Design strategies to attract, retain, and reward high-performing staff, enhancing organisational outcomes.
- Lead and manage projects to ensure successful delivery of workforce capability initiatives.
- Conduct research and data analysis to inform evidence-based strategies.
- Provide leadership and guidance to team members, supporting their development and stakeholder engagement.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace in compliance with statutory requirements

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

- Strategic thinking with a strong background in organisational development and capability building.
- Collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving performance through people.
- Ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders and foster a high-performance culture.

**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.
- 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.

**Closing Date: 4 July 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.
- 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.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

**Applications Close: 4 July 2025