Deputy Director Medical

Employment Type: Full Time – Permanent
Position Classification: Senior Staff Specialist
Remuneration: $251,618.00 per annum plus relevant allowances, in addition to 11.5% superannuation and leave loading (salary equivalent to experience)
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ558521

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Deputy Medical Director

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Health Education and Training Institute (HETI) as the Deputy Medical Director in the Medical (MED) Portfolio.

The role of the Deputy Medical Director is to equip NSW trainee doctors for patient centered care by:

• Assisting the Medical Director in leading the Medical Portfolio in contributing to the development and achievement of HETI 's strategic priorities.
• Assisting the Medical Director to act as the HETI-wide expert for medical education and training (excluding Mental Health).
• Assisting the Medical Director on the development, implementation and achievement of the portfolio strategic plan, including the implementation and tracking of the agreed responses to key reviews.
  
  Where you'll be working
  
  The role is based in Sydney at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards in a modern, purpose-built 5 star rated green campus that is well serviced by public transport and access to public parking. The building offers activity-based working conditions with agile and flexible workspaces and the latest in technology, modern end-of-trip facilities, and secure bicycle storage. There is an onsite cafe, and a 100-space childcare centre.
  
  HETI offers competitive remuneration (base salary plus super and leave loading), a range of flexible working options including hybrid working (all staff are required to attend the office weekly), as well as comprehensive leave entitlements and discounted access to fitness facilities. Professional development is well embedded in our organisation and staff are encouraged to continue their studies and take opportunities for furthering their careers. 
  
  HETI is committed to promoting the diversity of our people and our learners through fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels safe to bring their whole selves to HETI. This includes actively breaking down barriers to enable staff to fully participate and be included in a way that respects and values difference. We encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
  
  As a part of NSW Health, HETI is driven by the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, building a positive workplace culture.
  
  Experience the many great benefits of working for the NSW Government.

How to apply

All NSW Health employees must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct and the CORE values and principles that it promotes.

Your application must stand on its own merits, and the completeness and relevance of your application will determine if you proceed in the selection process.

During the selection process, candidates will be required to undergo additional assessments in determining their suitability for the role. Successful candidates will also need to agree to undergo a National Police Check.

As part of the selection process, we will also seek verification of experience, skills and qualifications you have provided in your application.

Additionally, you must also address the Selection Criteria in your application, as outlined below:

1. Relevant educational tertiary qualifications, medical registration and specialist qualifications.
2. Significant experience and demonstrated ability to positively and proactively work across a range of professions at a senior management level, broad knowledge of the current health system at State and National level and related issues with particular reference to medical professions, the challenges of developing a future rural medical workforce and significant changes to the delivery of medical education and training in the foreseeable future.
3. Demonstrated understanding of medical training in NSW and nationally, including pre-vocational standards and accreditation principles, post graduate year 1 & 2 allocation, hospital non-specialist workforce and vocational training.
4. Understanding of the continuum of medical education and training as well as medical workforce principles and issues, sound understanding of adult learning principles, contemporary clinical education and training concepts and their application in the NSW health system.
5. Proven capacity to work in a collaborative way across the broad range of stakeholders including education providers, LHDs, Colleges, Medical Schools, Australian Medical Council (AMC) Medical Board of Australia (MBA)/APHRA with demonstrated competence in using contemporary approaches to communicate, educate and engage with stakeholders through technology. Highly effective leadership and partnering capabilities.
6. Prepare scope and business cases for more ambiguous or complex projects including cost and resource impacts. Proactive in leading and monitoring the progress; completion of projects and implement effective and rigorous project evaluation methodologies to inform future planning.
7. Implement effective stakeholder engagement and communications strategy for all programs of work.
8. Demonstrated experience to scope, plan and report on financial management (i.e. budgeting, management reporting and forecasting) coupled with strong strategic, planning, project management and organisational skills.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jo Burnand on jo.burnand@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Sunday 6 April, 2025 at 11:59PM