Executive Director, Western Region

Executive Director, Western Region

• Drive a $4.5b capital works program to meet the future care needs of NSW
• Lead strategic delivery of complex infrastructure projects to ensure future focused, innovative solutions
• Foster collaborative partnerships to align projects with community needs
• This role attracts a market competitive remuneration.

Unique, high-impact executive opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about public value, collaboration, and delivery excellence.

The Organisation

Established in 2007, Health Infrastructure is one of NSW Health's key statewide services, delivering future focused, innovative and sustainable infrastructure and support solutions that enable value-based healthcare delivery in NSW. Collaborating with Local Health Districts, government and industry to transform public health precincts across metropolitan, regional and rural NSW, Health Infrastructure contributes to the long term economic growth and social outlook of NSW communities.

The Opportunity

The Executive Director is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving the strategic delivery of health capital projects across the Southern and Western metropolitan region. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Infrastructure and Asset Management/Chief Executive of Health Infrastructure, the Executive Director will work closely with Local Health Districts, government agencies, and key stakeholders to deliver integrated infrastructure solutions.

The role leads a diverse team and with oversight of a $4.5b capital works portfolio, drives the planning, execution, and governance of complex infrastructure programs that directly impact healthcare outcomes for diverse communities. Landmark projects include the redevelopment of Bankstown Hospital, as well as a strong pipeline of high impact developments across the region. This position is critical in ensuring alignment to the Future Health Strategic Framework particularly in relation to safe care and planning to ensure the future care needs of the community are met. With a portfolio across the Western Region, this role plays an essential function in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while also aligning with broader NSW Health and NSW Government priorities.

For further information, download the role description.

About you

You are a seasoned construction leader with extensive experience delivering large-scale, complex infrastructure programs to deliver community outcomes. You bring a strong track record in managing end-to-end project lifecycles with a wealth of building and construction knowledge, and a proven track record of project delivery at scale. You will need practical understanding of industrial relations issues related to the building sector, as well as governance, procurement, and risk management. A contemporary leader, you will be adept at navigating political and operational complexity to ensure alignment with government priorities and community needs.

Your background includes the ability to navigate complex contractor relationships and foster strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders whilst building high-performing teams. You demonstrate strong financial acumen, superior communication skills, and a commitment to delivering public value.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Felicity Stalley or Simon Wybenga of The Orchard Talent Group at To apply please submit your current CV and Cover Letter via email to

Applications close Sunday 26 October PM)

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Health Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation or disability.

We know that flexibility works. It helps us develop effective, committed and high-performing teams and enables us all to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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.

Please note that as Health Infrastructure is an organisation of NSW Health, the successful applicant must reside in NSW or be willing to relocate if appointed.

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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.