Director, Child and Family Health
NSW Ministry of Health (View other jobs from this organisation)
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Director, Child and Family Health
Ministry of Health
PSSE Band 1
Join our Health and Social Policy Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
- Be a driving force in leading the development and implementation of strategic policy frameworks that shape the provision of child and family health services across NSW.
- You will be joining a passionate team that values collaboration and openness.
- This role will be located in St Leonards
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The Director, Child and Family Health provides professional and organisational leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic policy frameworks and responses which enable the achievement of NSW Health’s planned outcomes, and alignment with broader Government objectives.
The role of the Director is to shape and lead NSW Health’s policy response on child and family health recognising the integral role of interagency collaboration in delivering outcomes. The role is responsible for providing strategic leadership on services, policies and models for children and their parents/carers with a focus on children aged 0 to 5 years within the community.
This is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Public Service senior executive (PSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $217,997 to $242,100 per annum will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
For further information, download the role description.
About You
In addition to the essential requirements (below), we are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Strong interpersonal skills to engage and influence key stakeholders.
- An ability to critically analyse complex issues and identify appropriate solutions.
- A passion for continuous improvement and knowledge development.
- A commitment to inspiring purpose, direction and enabling development of their team.
Essential Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated relevant, professional experience in leading and developing policy and or service delivery in the area of child and family health.
- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of interagency collaborative policy initiatives in a health environment (or similar industry).
- Well-developed leadership skills, a strategic orientation and substantial management experience at a senior level.
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.
Applying for this Role
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (maximum 5 pages) and a one-page covering letter that includes a response to the two targeted questions (see below). Please ensure both documents are uploaded in PDF format.
Targeted Questions
- Provide an example of a major interagency or multi-partner project you have led where you were responsible for delivering outcomes. How was this project complex and what did you consider were the key factors in the successful management of the project?
- Provide an example of how you have applied a Strategy to inform a relevant area of work that you have or are leading.
For further guidance, please refer to Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service.
In the application process, applicants will need to demonstrate their proficiency in the capabilities outlined in the Role Description. These will be assessed through the recruitment process to determine their suitability for appointment. For further information, refer to the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework and use the Capability Application Tool to access practice interview questions.
The selection methods for this role are in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 and employment arrangements for the NSW public sector.
For role related queries or questions, contact Tish Bruce, Executive Director, Health and Social Policy Branch at Tish.Bruce@health.nsw.gov.au or Cherie Butler, Director, Health and Social Policy Branch on 0423 156 409 or by email on Cherie.Butler@health.nsw.gov.au.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact HES on MOH-HES@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 15 January, 2025
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 our 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.
- 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!
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 15 Jan 2025
- Location:
- NSW - St Leonards
- Salary:
- Package range of $217,997 to $242,100 per annum
- Work Type:
- Full Time
- Category:
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Childcare/Maternal Health
Executive Management
Health/Medical
Service Delivery
Stakeholder Engagement/Management
Youthwork/Family Services