Executive Director, Government Relations

Executive Director, Government Relations
Executive Band 2
NSW Ministry of Health

• An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and dynamic individual to join the Ministry of Health in a key strategic role leading the NSW Health Government Relations Branch
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This role will be located at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, Sydney, NSW
Role Outline
The Executive Director, Government Relations Branch, leads NSW Health’s strategic inter-and intra-government approach to major health agreements and sensitive health portfolio matters encompassing commonwealth-state Government Relations, policy and funding reform, violence, abuse and neglect and the National Health Secretariat. The role promotes NSW Health priorities and objectives of the NSW Government across the Commonwealth Government, State and Territory Governments and other NSW agencies and has an extensive network and strong relationships with senior stakeholders at all levels of Government.
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Why You Should Apply:
Diverse Expertise:

• Dive into a range of varied and engaging matters, utilising your expertise in driving complex cross sector policies and strategies to enact change across the NSW Health system.
• Provide advice to Government and Ministers on major issues affecting health policy, public health administration and the implementation of government-wide programs relevant to the Government Relations Branch.

Inclusive Impact:

• Be part of projects that drive change and reform, collaborating with stakeholders across the Ministry of Health, public health organisations, and state and federal government agencies to bring Government initiatives to life.
• Lead the development of policies that promote and support innovative service models and programs to ensure improved efficiency and effectiveness of health services.

Applying for this Role
You are required to submit a one page covering letter, including a short statement in response to the two targeted questions below:

• Describe your executive management experience and proven track record of achievement in leading a broad and varied portfolio and managing long term strategic projects in a health service delivery environment.
• Describe a time when you have had to lead and manage high level negotiations across all levels of government and other jurisdictions.

Essential Requirements
The successful candidate will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a health-related field and/or a demonstrated track record of leading the development, research and analysis of inter- and intra-government health policy, legislative, regulatory, financial and service matters.
• Extensive experience in leading the negotiation and coordination of major health agreements with the Commonwealth and other State and Territory Governments.
• Extensive experience in evaluating complex cross sector policies and strategies, recognise and resolve critical and sensitive issues, and provide high level authoritative advice to senior executives and Ministers.
• In depth knowledge of current and emerging strategic health policy issues in a large and diverse public health care system.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with the Commonwealth and other State and Territory Governments in an environment of potentially conflicting interests.

We know the value of diverse experiences and broad capabilities. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the role requirements, we’d love to hear from you.
This is an ongoing, full time, Band 2, Public Service senior executive (PSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $304,135 to $340,289 per annum, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Please contact Deb Willcox AM, Deputy Secretary, Health System Strategy and Patient Experience at Deborah.Willcox@health.nsw.gov.au should you have any additional questions about the role.
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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.
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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.
The Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role.
NOTES:

• The selection methods for this role are in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and employment arrangements for the NSW public sector.
• Applicants must respond to the two targeted questions and submit an up to date resume. For further guidance, refer to

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Applications close: Tuesday 12 March 2024 (11.59pm)