AddressEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2028
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $122,850.00 - $139,559.00, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ498125
Closing Date: 2 July 2024 (11:59PM)
Where you’ll be working
You will be working with a diverse and dynamic team within Health System Support Group (HSSG) and be based with the NSW Ministry of Health at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, NSW 2065. HSSG is a unit of the Public Health System Support Division of the Health Administration Corporation and provides services to support the public health system to provide worldclass services that promote, protect, develop, maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of the people of New South Wales.
For more information go to www.health.nsw.gov.au
About the Role
System Purchasing Branch works closely with NSW public health services to enable quality health care, service delivery and sustainability to deliver outcomes that matter. The Branch is responsible for the NSW Health Purchasing Framework and Statewide Purchasing Agreements with private operators, development and negotiation of the Service Agreements with Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks, Performance Agreements with pillar organisations and Statements of Service with shared services. The branch also provides expert advice & performance improvement support across the NSW public health system in:
- Surgical services
- Ambulatory care
- Climate Risk and Net Zero
- Ministerially Approved Grants
- Rostering Best Practice
- Efficiency improvement
The Branch Manager, System Purchasing plays an important role, coordinating and synthesising branch advice for Ministerial and Parliamentary support functions, managing communications, making recommendations to the Executive Director, System Purchasing Branch and implementing strategies to support the achievement of the branch’s work plan and the organisation’s strategic and operational objectives.
The Branch Manager works closely with other Ministry of Health and NSW Health partners, including Local Health Districts, Specialty Health Networks, pillar and support organisations. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated and proactive individual that is seeking an exciting opportunity to expand their policy and project skills to support the NSW public health system.
The Branch Manager will also be a leader who is passionate about the provision of high-quality customer service and will build and maintain relationships in a sensitive environment.
The role requires a high level interpersonal and communication skills, consultative and collaborative leadership style and proven track record of engaging and empowering teams.
How to apply
Your application to be considered should include:
- Responses by addressing the selection criteria below.
- An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
- 2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.
- Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ498125 to submit your application.
Selection Criteria
- An understanding of the health system and funding principles is desirable.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in managing all stages of the project cycle (planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) through implementing change or redesign projects.
- Demonstrated effective organisational skills and experience working in a high volume, complex and demanding professional environment with a capacity to prioritise, multitask and achieve goals.
- Excellent analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret information and meet challenges creatively that achieve positive outcomes.
- Proven excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to provide strategic program advice in a complex and multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated high level communication, engagement, collaboration, and negotiation skills, with the capability to build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders.
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For role related queries or questions contact Annette Marley, Director, Purchasing and Performance, System Purchasing Branch on **************@health.nsw.gov.au or 0477 351 ***.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the NSW 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.
Additional information
- This is a temporary role up to 30 June 2028.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
- If you are Current NSW Health, NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Government staff and are looking for opportunity of Secondment, you must have your manager’s approval prior to expressing interest.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: 2 July 2024 (11:59PM)
