Director, Statewide Service Planning
Role Title: Director, Statewide Service Planning
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration: $189,878 - $207,381 per annum plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Requisition ID: REQ663450
Closing Date: Sunday 21 June 2026 (11:59PM)
Join our Service Planning Strategy Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and help shape the future of health services in New South Wales.
About us
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to supporting equitable and sustainable public health service delivery for NSW.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
- Build your career in Health System and Service Planning.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role:
Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare in New South Wales? This senior leadership role offers a unique opportunity to lead statewide service planning for the public health system in NSW. You’ll lead a small team to drive service configuration and investment strategies for health services, integrating with other statewide initiatives and strategies, and working in close collaboration with stakeholders across Local Health Districts, Speciality Health Networks, and other NSW Health organisations.
In a dedicated team of professionals and infrastructure, incorporating emerging technologies, specialty service needs, and population health priorities. Working in close collaboration with stakeholders across Local Health Districts and statewide initiatives, you’ll champion a transparent and coordinated planning approach overseen by the Ministry of Health. This is your chance to influence meaningful change and improve outcomes for communities across NSW.
This is an ongoing, full time, Health Manager Level 6, starting salary from $189,878 - $207,381 plus Super, with a 40-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading a small team of project and planning officers to implement a statewide planning framework and develop statewide service plans
- Managing complex statewide planning processes to give effect to organisational strategies and priorities
- Providing high level planning and policy analysis and advice to NSW Health executives
- Championing the integration of planning functions and maturing capability of integrated planning for NSW Health in collaboration with branch colleagues and other NSW Health stakeholders.
About you:
We are seeking a motivated and committed individual who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Extensive experience in health service planning in a large, complex health system
- Superior interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
- A deep understanding of the complexities of public health systems, policy frameworks, and service delivery models in NSW
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter(1-2 pages) and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below.
Target Question (1-2 pages)
- How will you ensure that any system wide service planning you lead is feasible and implementable for NSW Health?
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
For role related queries or questions contact Gerard.Duck@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ663450
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on shuo.yang@health.nsw.gov.au
For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government
Closing Date: Sunday 21 June 2026 (11:59PM)
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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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging
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 of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, 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.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
- For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Sunday 21 June 2026 (11:59PM)
