Associate Director, Program Delivery and Implementation

Associate Director, Program Delivery and Implementation

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6

Remuneration: $189,878 - $207,381, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 40

Requisition ID: REQ620451

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 November :59PM)

Join the Financial Planning and Analytics branch at NSW Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and be part of the team driving continuous improvement in how the health system delivers quality care to the people of NSW.

About us

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of healthcare funding and financial sustainability across the state. You will join a dynamic and purpose-driven team committed to improving outcomes through financial innovation, strategic insights, and evidence-based decision-making.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced, strategic and resilient Associate Director to join the Program Delivery and Implementation Unit within the Financial Planning and Analytics Branch. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving major finance transformation initiatives that support better value care, improved health outcomes and informed decision-making across the NSW Health system.

You will provide expert strategic advice, lead complex reform programs, and champion initiatives that optimise financial management and activity-based funding across the Ministry of Health and NSW Health entities.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complexity, is confident operating in high-pressure environments, and can influence outcomes in a dynamic system-wide context.

About you

You are a highly capable and motivated leader who brings:

• Extensive experience in health funding, financial frameworks, and system-wide program delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and negotiate complex, high-stakes initiatives across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and the confidence to influence decision-making at senior levels.
• Proven success delivering complex programs under pressure, with resilience and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to drive collaboration across organisational boundaries.
• A deep understanding of the NSW Health system, including financial, operational and governance processes.

Please note: During peak program periods, extended hours including evenings and occasional weekends may be required to meet critical delivery timeframes.

How to apply

At the NSW Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll have 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 (1-2 pages):

Target Questions:

• Describe a complex financial or reform initiative that you led or contributed to within a health or similar system. How did you influence stakeholders to deliver outcomes, and what was the result?
• This role oversees several experienced and strong-minded project managers who may also have operational reporting lines to other Directors within the division. Describe a time when you successfully led or included a group of highly capable project managers with differing priorities and stakeholders. How did you maintain cohesion, align the team to shared goals, and ensure high-quality delivery despite competing pressures?

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Closing Date: Wednesday 26 November :59PM)

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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 of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: Wednesday 26/11/ :59PM)