Deputy Secretary, Rural and Regional Health
Deputy Secretary, Rural and Regional Health
NSW Ministry of Health
Senior Executive Band 3
- Exciting, reform-focused senior executive role
- Unique opportunity to impact the health outcomes for NSW rural and regional communities
- Location – Sydney, with state-wide travel
About NSW Health
NSW Health is the largest health care system in Australia. It operates over 220 public hospitals across metropolitan, regional and rural NSW as well as providing community health and other public health services through a network of local health districts, specialty networks and non-government affiliated health organisations. The focus on rural and regional health and improved outcomes for these communities is a key part of the NSW Government’s election commitment. Several initiatives have been developed to strengthen and promote locally based, patient-centred approaches to the delivery of health services in rural and regional NSW including the formation of the Division of Regional Health and the role of Deputy Secretary, Rural and Regional Health.
The Role
Reporting to the Secretary of NSW Health, the Deputy Secretary provides Executive level advice to the Minister for Regional Health, Health Secretary and Ministry Executives about matters relating to health in regional NSW. Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee the effective research, analysis, identification and collation of issues of the health services and social services in regional areas and coordinate the responses across Ministry of Health, pillars, state-wide services and Local Health Districts;
- Shape the Division’s strategic framework to clearly align direction and purpose with the Department’s commitment to NSW Government’s election commitments and response to the recommendations of the NSW Rural Health Inquiry, collaborating with relevant teams in the Ministry of Health and Pillars to drive organisational change;
- Lead, support and coordinate the development of a Regional Health Plan that is consistent with Future Health strategic objectives and aligns with NSW Government priorities for regional communities;
- Provide dedicated and executive level advocacy for matters of long term concern including workforce attraction and retention, cross-border issues, quality and resilience of local service partners, and communication and engagement with key stakeholders;
- Lead the identification of opportunities to enhance local access to health and other social services that support quality health outcomes;
- Drive the integration of health, social and economic data, business intelligence tools and stakeholder feedback to better understand key drivers of health disparities in regional communities and support continuous improvement in service quality and patient experience;
- Promote innovative and integrated approaches to the delivery of health services across all rural and regional areas resulting in improved quality and access to health services.
About you
We are seeking an accomplished health executive leader with a track record of delivering exceptional outcomes within a large and complex public healthcare system. The capacity to work collaboratively across a complex organisational and stakeholder landscape is important. Outstanding communication, leadership and supervisory abilities are critical.
The successful candidate will meet the following essential requirements:
- Degree qualification in a relevant discipline such as Public Health Administration;
- Comprehensive demonstrated knowledge of acute, community and primary care settings, the machinery of government and parliamentary procedures;
- Comprehensive demonstrated understanding of the regional health landscape, with a proven track record of building key regional stakeholder relationships and supporting key government initiatives relating to regional health.
For further information and to download the Candidate Information Pack which includes the Role Description and how to apply, please CLICK HERE or visit https://www.derwentsearch.com.au/job-results#OurOpportunities and select the role title.
To discuss further, please contact Rob Macmillan, Partner at Derwent Search on 0421 593535 or Ellie Morris at healthservices@derwentsearch.com.au
Applying for this Role
You are requested to submit your CV and a covering letter including a short statement in response to the two targeted questions below (one to two pages):
- Please describe a strategic initiative you led which has had measurable impact across a rural or regional health service.
- Please provide an example of how you have worked with a diverse health stakeholder group, ideally one which intersects with NSW Health or NSW Government, and describe how you navigated competing interests and inter organisational priorities in order to influence outcomes
This is an ongoing, full time, Senior Executive Band 3 role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $361,301 to $409,506 will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Please click here to apply for the advert through the Health Career Portal REQ488811.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the NSW 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.
Rural and regional life in NSW has so much to offer. Find out more my clicking here.
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 Applying for a role in the NSW Public Service.
- 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.
- Take the focus capabilities from the role description and use the Capability Application Tool to access practice interview questions.
- Click here for information on NSW Health
Applications close: Thursday 23 May (11.59pm).
