Associate Director, Executive Strategy and Priorities

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 5
Salary Range: $166,678 per annum - $ 186,448 per annum + 12% super and benefits
Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park
Closing Date: 28 July 2025

ABOUT NSW AMBULANCE

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. 

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Around the Grounds - November 2024

WHATS ON OFFER

• Permanent employment, providing job security and stability
• Excellent remuneration and leave support including annual, parental, carers and more
• Allocated Days Off (ADO) once a month take a paid day off
• Additional Public Holiday
• Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + novated leasing
• Staff Support Program - extensive free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy
• Discounted private health insurance
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team
• Flexible / hybrid working conditions
• Accessible via Public Transport

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Associate Director, Executive Strategy and Priorities articulates and drives the Chief Executive's strategies and priorities, including the NSW Ambulance Performance Framework. The Associate Director also leads and manages a team of that develops, delivers, monitors and evaluates strategic projects on behalf of the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team, and leads the secretariat function for the Advisory Board and other key committees. This role plays an important role in coordinating and liaising with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure NSW Health and corporate objectives are achieved.

Please refer to the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Info for further information.

ABOUT YOU

You are a strategic, outcomes-focused leader with a track record of driving high-priority initiatives in large, complex organisations. You thrive in dynamic environments, working closely with executive teams to translate vision into measurable outcomes.

You bring strong experience in leading enterprise-wide reform, performance frameworks, and project delivery, ideally within the health, government, or related contexts. You understand the machinery of government and the broader NSW Health system, and you know how to align competing priorities while keeping strategy on track.

Your strengths include:

• Proven ability to lead and influence at a senior level, with sound judgement and political acumen
• Deep experience in designing and delivering strategic projects and embedding performance monitoring frameworks
• Excellent communication skills, credible, persuasive, and able to build consensus across stakeholders
• A practical understanding of governance, reporting and accountability in a high-profile public service environment
• A collaborative leadership style that builds strong internal partnerships and a high-performing team culture
• A focus on delivery, integrity, and public value

You're motivated by purpose and ready to help shape the strategic future of NSW Ambulance.

HOW TO APPLY

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1: Describe a time you led a complex strategic initiative. How did you manage competing priorities and measure success?

Question 2: How have you helped align others to a strategic vision or organisational goal? What did you do to build shared understanding and commitment?

If you'd like to discuss the position and role description more before you formally apply, confidential enquiries can be made to Renee Hyde:

E: Renee.Hyde@health.nsw.gov.au

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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