CHIEF EXECUTIVE - BUREAU OF HEALTH INFORMATION NSW MINISTRY OF HEALTH Band 2
Role Title: Chief Executive – Bureau of Health Information
Join the Ministry of Health as the Chief Executive of the Bureau for Health Information for an exciting opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
About us
Contemporary, Visionary and Inspirational Leader
Key strategic role to lead the Bureau for Health Information
Deliver high-quality information about the performance of the NSW public health system
This role will be located in St Leonards
About this role
The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) is a board governed statutory health corporation prepare and publish regular reports on the performance of the NSW public health system, including safety and quality, effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness of the system to the health needs of the people of NSW and provide an annual report to the Minister and Parliament on the performance of the NSW public health system.
The Chief Executive (CE) provides leadership and operational oversight of BHI and serves as an Ex Officio member of its governing board. BHI reports with editorial independence from the NSW Government and with an independent voice in the media.
The BHI will publish reports benchmarking the performance of the NSW public health system with comparable health systems, establish and maintain a website providing information and analysis on the performance of the NSW public health system, including tools for data analysis and develop reports and tools to enable analysis of the performance of health services, clinical units and clinical teams across the NSW public health system.
This is an ongoing, full time, Band 2, Health Service senior executive (HSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $309,153 to $345,307 per annum (SOORT 2024), with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with relevant tertiary qualifications and:
demonstrated knowledge of the health industry and an ability to apply that knowledge to lead and oversight work to fulfil BHI’s statutory functions
the ability to manage challenging, ambiguous and complex issues calmly and logically and model initiative and decisiveness
drive a culture of integrity and professionalism within the organisation, and in dealings across-government, and with other jurisdictions and external organisations
engage in high-level critical analysis of a wide range of complex information and formulate effective responses to critical policy issues
use the historical and broader context to inform project directions and mitigate risk.
Applying for this role
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume, a brief cover letter including a short statement (1 – 2 pages) in response to selection criteria (contained within the Role Description) and a response to the targeted questions.
Targeted Questions:
How information in the Health space will be affected by AI
Given multiple organisations generate health information how could the BHI streamline these processes for reliable and efficient delivery of information for both internal and external stakeholders?
For role related queries or questions contact Liz Hlipala, Principal Consultant Hardy Group on +61 401 122 301.
Please click here to apply for the advert through the Health Career Portal (search by job reference number REQ590348).
Closing Date: Sunday 3 August 2025 (11:59pm)
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, 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.
