Director, Alcohol and Other Drugs Evidence Generation
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- Policy & Planning Manager
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- REQ548428 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration: $182,575 - $199,405, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ548428
Closing Date: Tuesday 18 February 2025 (11:59PM )
Join the Centre for Epidemiology at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
We have an opportunity for a Director, Alcohol and Other Drugs Evidence Generation to join the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence to contribute to population health and broader public health objectives. The Director, Alcohol and Other Drugs Evidence Generation will provide overall leadership and direction to a range of strategic evidence generation activities to support policy, programs and health service planning.
Health Manager level 6, starting salary from $182,575 - $199,405 plus Super, with a 40 hour work week.
What you will do
- Provide leadership and strategic direction to facilitate the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for priority programs and services, utilizing mixed methods, including linked data analyses.
- Oversee the preparation and dissemination of study findings to a variety of audiences through publications, reports and presentations.
- Work closely with the Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs team to design and implement data quality improvement initiatives and enhance monitoring and evaluation capability.
- Participate in and contribute to strategic and business planning processes, aligning priorities and resources to support organisational objectives and outcomes.
- Establish and sustain effective working relationships with senior policy professionals and key stakeholders across the Population and Public Health Division and the public sector more generally to optimise engagement, consultation, negotiation, alignment, implementation and response.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated equivalent senior/executive professional experience with knowledge of the NSW health system and processes of government in NSW and federally.
- Substantial senior leadership experience within an executive environment with demonstrated ability to provide leadership in issues management and proven experience in working within short timeframes on sensitive and complex matters.
- High level/advanced research, monitoring and evaluation skills. Previous experience related to alcohol and other drugs desirable.
- High level/advanced verbal and written communications skills; including the preparation and coordination of briefings, strategies, reports, and correspondence on complex matters.
- Proven superior ability to build and maintain relationships with senior executives across portfolios and across government.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Describe a project of program of work you have led that was designed to inform policy and/or practice. Please describe the purpose of the work, what you did and the resulting outcomes.
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Michelle Cretikos on michelle.cretikos@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ548428
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Tuesday 18 February 2025 (11:59PM )
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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.
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.
Additional information
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Tuesday 18 February 2025 (11:59PM )
