Associate Director Staff Health

NSW Ambulance

• Lead the wellbeing strategy of one of NSW’s most essential frontline services
• High-impact, executive-facing leadership role in a 24/7 emergency health service
• Shape state-wide resilience initiatives and drive cultural uplift through evidence-based practice

The Organisation – NSW Ambulance

NSW Ambulance plays a critical role in the NSW Health system, providing emergency and non-emergency care across metropolitan, regional, and rural communities. Supporting a workforce of more than 6,000, the organisation is committed to embedding psychological safety, supporting wellbeing, and delivering its mission of Excellence in Care through its CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major health service and deliver long-term, system-wide impact in staff wellbeing, workforce safety, and organisational culture.

Sydney-Based Executive Opportunity – Broad Scope, Deep Impact

As Associate Director, Staff Health, you will lead the development and implementation of proactive, preventative, and trauma-informed mental health and wellbeing strategies across NSW Ambulance. Reporting to the Executive Director, People & Culture, and working in partnership with clinical and operational leaders, you will provide expert strategic advice, shape culture, and lead multidisciplinary programs including peer support, family outreach, fitness, chaplaincy, and psychological services.

Your work will directly influence frontline support systems and ensure the organisation is equipped to manage critical risks, improve workforce resilience, and create long-lasting health outcomes for staff and their families.

Strategic Leadership with Cultural and System Impact

This role is central to how NSW Ambulance supports its people—especially in high-risk, high-pressure environments. You will be responsible for designing and delivering frameworks that enable early identification and response to staff at risk, developing performance indicators aligned with NSW Health and government KPIs, and embedding psychological safety as a core organisational principle.

You will lead a team of experienced health professionals and manage a high-visibility portfolio that includes injury prevention, mental health intervention, and strategic workforce wellbeing programs.

Your Expertise and Leadership Profile

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Senior leadership experience in health, wellbeing, or people strategy within a large and complex organisation
• Deep subject matter expertise in workforce mental health, psychological safety, and organisational wellbeing
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex, high-trust portfolios
• Strategic insight and operational capability to influence systems, culture, and executive decision-making
• Strong stakeholder management skills across clinical, operational, and government environments
• High-level communication and policy development skills, including executive briefings and ministerial reporting
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health, psychology, organisational development, or a related field.

How to Apply and Closing Date for Applications

For a copy of the Candidate Information Pack (Role Description, remuneration information and more), please visit https://au.hudson.com/employers/nsw-ambulance-associate-director-staff-health/ (paste into your browser).

Closing Date: 11:59 pm, Monday, 30^th June 2025 at www.au.hudson.com quoting job ref #245108

To apply, please ONLY submit ONLINE your resume, cover letter and responses to the following two capability-based questions (maximum 4,000 characters each, including spaces):

Question 1

Provide an example of how you translated strategic direction into operational goals that aligned with core business outcomes.

Question 2

Describe a time you led a multidisciplinary team to deliver a critical workforce outcome. How did you align the team and ensure effective delivery?

Confidential Enquiries

For a confidential discussion, please call or email Leeann Soden, National Practice Director, Hudson Executive on 0439 210 765 or leeann.soden@hudson.com

Documents and Links for Further Information

·         Role Description

·         Click here for information about eligibility lists and the recruitment Pool use

·         Click here for information on our Diversity and Inclusion Statement

·         NSW Ambulance Website