Director, National Health Reform
Ministry of Health
PSSE Band 1
Join our Health System Strategy and Patient Experience Division at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
About us
An exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic individual to join the Ministry of Health in a key strategic role to lead and deliver evidenced-based advice to the Ministry and Divisional Executive Team to shape NSW Health's National Health Reform forward program, including on areas of national significance or matters that require a whole-of-government focus.
We are seeking a dynamic individual with a proven track record in coordinating joint action between diverse agencies by managing multiple stakeholders and achieving effective agreement, in an environment of strong competition for finite resources.
This role will be located in St Leonards.
About this role
This is a full time, temporary (with opportunity for extension), Band 1, Public Service Senior Executive (PSSE) role leading the negotiation and early implementation planning for the next Addendum to the National Health Reform Agreement.
The right candidate brings skills and experience driving integrated, effective and successful policy development processes that respond to diverse and contentious issues and supports multiple programs and services across the NSW Health system and nationally.
You will identify, evaluate, critically analyse and manage emerging and highly complex and politically sensitive Commonwealth, State and other inter-governmental policy issues, as well as developments in international health systems, to deliver evidence-based decision making through detailed and reliable analysis to support strategic decision-making processes and to identify policy development opportunities to achieve maximum benefit to NSW.
An attractive remuneration package within the range of $217,997 to $242,100 per annum, with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
Demonstrated understanding of policy in the health (or similar industry) environment.
Demonstrated understanding of Commonwealth/State relations.
Applying for this role
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume and a brief cover letter including a short statement in response to the two target questions (1-2 pages)
What is your experience in negotiating intergovernmental funding agreements or working with federal and state governments on significant health reforms?
How do you balance competing stakeholder priorities to deliver successful outcomes?
Describe a situation where you had to provide frank and constructive advice on a contentious issue to senior executives or political leaders.
How did you handle the situation?
What was the impact of your advice, and what did you learn from the experience?
Closing Date : 11:59pm, Monday 16 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.
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.
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.
For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey - apply now!
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