Team Leader / Executive Officer
Role Title: Team Leader / Executive Officer (REQ586186)
• Employment type: Full-time, temporary 12 months from September 2025
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
• Office conveniently located in Sydney CBD, close to public transport
• Be a part of an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve
About this role
The Team Leader / Executive Officer provides high level professional expertise in the oversight of case administration, strategic and operational management related to health practitioners’ conduct, performance and health to ensure consistent application of Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW). The role may oversee one or more profession specific Councils and support the work of their members and committees.
This role will ensure that the NSW Health Professional Council’s regulatory mandate to protect the public is delivered through the efficient and effective management of complaints made in relation to health practitioners in NSW.
Clerk Grade 9/10, salary from $129,464 to $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading
For more information, read the full Role Description.
About you
You must have experience in managing a team and demonstrate success in achieving operational performance measures. We are looking for individuals with excellent organisational skills and experience in harnessing people, processes and technology to deliver measurable results.
We are also looking for candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will need to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with one or more Councils, regulatory and professional staff, external stakeholders, and service providers. You will be committed to drive knowledge sharing and continuous improvements in this critical area of health regulation.
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and submit a copy of their resume and a statement in responses two targeted questions below. Your response to the two questions should be contained to one page.
If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.
Target Questions:
1. Please outline an initiative you have led that has resulted in improved efficiency of a team you worked with or directly managed. What did you do? What were the challenges? Why was it successful? What did you learn?
2. Can you describe your approach to managing competing priorities effectively? How do you ensure critical tasks are completed on time without compromising quality, especially when handling multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines?
For role related queries or questions please contact Farina Bains, Executive Officer Combined Teams farina.bains@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ586186.
Closing Date: 27 July 2025
Working at Health Professional Councils Authority
The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.
The position is based at the HPCA Pitt Street offices, located only a short walking distance from Central Station and Belmore Park. There are a number of facilities located within the building, including a food court, a rooftop garden, yoga and Pilates sessions, end of trip amenities, including bike storage. The HPCA upholds NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Benefits
• Hybrid working arrangements, up to 2 days per week from home
• Flex leave, in addition to annual leave
• Fuel your professional growth with access to great learning and development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning and employer support of CPD and other professional development opportunities
• Employee support services for guidance and assistance, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally
• Access to the Fitness Passport, encouraging a healthy lifestyle both in and out of the office
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the HPCA 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, 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
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 27 July 2025
