Manager, Strategy and Planning

Manager, Strategy and Planning

Agency for Clinical Innovation 

• Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care.  

• Flexible Working Organisation based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.  

We are looking for someone who can: 

• Collaborating with senior leaders (internal and external) to define, prioritise, and guide strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate the development of the 3-year organisational strategy, action plans and measurement frameworks with key stakeholders.
• Lead the design and implementation of key strategic initiatives that drive organisational priorities and align to strategic objectives.

About us  

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare. 

For more information go to https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au

What you will be doing  

The Manager, Strategy and Planning provides high level strategic, operational planning and project management support to ensure organisational alignment and continued focus on key priority areas. The role will ensure that the Agency for Clinical Innovation is making progress against its Strategy and that the senior and executive leaders are supported to drive its innovation and transformation agenda. The role also has management responsibility.

Employment details 

Employment Type:  Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4 
Remuneration: $141,974.00 - $169,151.00 per annum excluding Superannuation  
Hours Per Week: 40 (38 standard + 2hrs toward ADO) 
Requisition ID: REQ579171

How to apply  

Your application should include: 

• a cover letter detailing your interest and how your skills and experience are relevant to this role, maximum of 3 pages 

• an up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role. 

• address Selection Criteria in your application. 

Application must be lodged electronically.  Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ579171 to submit your application. 

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in working closely with senior and executive leaders to inform and guide strategic decision making, including the ability to analyse complex information and present actionable, data-driven insights.
2. Experience in driving and overseeing the execution of medium to large-scale strategic initiatives, including having proficiency in project and change management to ensure effective implementation of initiatives.
3. Strong organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with a capacity to prioritise, multi-task, achieve business goals, perform and always work with a customer focused approach.
4. Superior interpersonal, collaboration, influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders (internal and external) and incorporate diverse perspectives into strategy development and planning processes.

The ACI values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve.  

We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and would like some more information about applying for a role within the ACI, please contact one of our Aboriginal Workforce Consultants on 1800 004 546 or by email aboriginalcareers@health.nsw.gov.au 

If you are a person with disability and require information or specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au.   

This position is a permanent/ temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident).  If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa. 

Need more information?  
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If you would like more information on this role please contact Stephanie Dick on Stephanie.Dick@health.nsw.gov.au

This recruitment is managed by our internal teams at the ACI. ACI is unable to accept agency applications nor engage with recruitment agencies at this point in time. We thank you in advance for respecting our process. 

Closing date: Thursday, 19^th June 2025 at 11:59PM