Director, Strategy and Operations
Director, Strategy and Operations
Clinical Excellence Commission
Where you'll be working
The Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) is committed to providing leadership in safety and quality to improve health care for patients in NSW. The primary focus of the CEC is to promote, and support improved clinical care, safety and quality across the NSW public health system, and to meet functions specified by the Minister for Health. The CEC Strategic Plan places priority on delivering high performing reliable systems and ensuring safety and quality in the provision of healthcare for ‘every patient, every time’ is consistent across NSW Health.
What you'll be doing
The Director Strategy and Operations holds executive responsibility for ensuring the CEC has effective infrastructure and business processes to meet its statutory obligations and operations. This role leads and manages the Corporate Services function for the CEC, utilising a mix of shared services and CEC resources. Additionally, the role serves as the executive lead for the CEC's Project Management Office, known as Strategic Operations.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Lead and manage the Strategy and Operations functions for the CEC, utilising a mix of shared services and CEC resources.
- Oversee embedding the Strategic Operations framework to align with the CEC's Strategic Plan and Determination of Functions.
- Provide expertise as an active member of the executive leadership group including developing organisation-wide strategies and providing advice, direction and support to ensure the organisation meets its strategic objectives and statutory obligations.
What can we offer you?
- Career Development
- A culture focused on core values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
- One Allocated Day Off (ADO) in each 28-day roster cycle
Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration: $182,575.00 - $199,405.00 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ587369
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
How to apply - your application to be considered must include both:
- An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
- A cover letter and completed online questionnaire addressing each of the below selection criteria.
- 2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.
- Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ587369 to submit your application.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated senior experience in leading the development and implementation of complex and innovative strategies to integrate operational and workforce improvements designed to address key organisational challenges.
- Demonstrated superior conceptual and innovative problem-solving skills for managing conflicting priorities and developing successful recommendations and advice at a senior level on policies, strategies and solutions across complex areas.
- Demonstrated outstanding communication and consulting skills including negotiation, influencing and motivational skills which demonstrate a capacity to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and extensive experience in Strategy development, Corporate governance and Business operations
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Please note: Interviews will be scheduled in the week starting 4 August, 2025
For role related queries or questions contact Michael Nicholl, Chief Executive, on michael.nicholl@health.nsw.gov.au
Our Commitment to Diversity
NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For more information, visit our Aboriginal Workforce Page or contact our Access and Inclusion Team.
Aboriginal Workforce contact email: HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au
Access and Inclusion Team contact email: HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au
Things to consider when submitting application:
To be eligible for employment in the role you must be one of the following. You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia:
- an Australian Citizen, or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia
To learn more about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Sunday, 27 July 2025 at 11:59PM
