Director, Integrated Operations and Performance
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (12 months)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration: $189,878 - $207,381, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ675624
Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026 (11:59PM)
Join the Centre for Population Health at the Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team to bring health outcomes to the citizens of NSW.
This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a high-impact team working to protect public health and reduce harm from illicit tobacco and vaping products.
About us
Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
Be part of a passionate, high-performing team committed to innovation and making a meaningful impact.
Enjoy a supportive work culture offering a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
Advance your career in leadership and management in a compliance-focussed setting.
About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to enhancement of health in the NSW community while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The Centre for Population Health leads a public health response for statewide tobacco and e-cigarette compliance and enforcement and related activities across NSW.
The Director is an authorised officer under relevant legislation and provides high level, expert senior advice on operational issues relating to tobacco and e-cigarettes and cross agency engagement and coordinates the provision of related advice at Ministry and Ministerial levels.
For more information, read the full Position Description
Health Manager level 6, starting salary from $189,878 - $207,381 plus superannuation and annual leave loading, with a 40-hour work week.
What you will do
Review and implement best-practice investigative, regulatory compliance and evidentiary frameworks to deliver the highest operational and evidentiary integrity and prosecution support in a time critical environment.
Coordinate the operating environment and reporting procedures for enforcement of e-cigarette and tobacco legislative reforms in NSW including establishing procedures and protocols for enforcement in the field which lead to the collection of data and evidence allowing for penalties provided for under the legislation to be successfully enforced.
Jointly lead and manage a statewide regulatory/investigative team across diverse retail settings, both metropolitan and rural, to ensure e-cigarette and tobacco compliance for the Ministry of Health. Develop and implement a strong work health safety culture, including the identification and mitigation of WH&S issues impacting operational activities.
Manage the development and dissemination of an intelligence capability and operational insights, leveraging data and risk analysis to inform priority setting, regulatory interventions, and continuous improvement.
Lead and manage the development and use of a variety of analytics methods, tools, techniques and capabilities to enable data analysis and intelligence to generate insights, improve operational performance and inform strategic decision-making. Analyse emerging research and data and identify potential impacts on public health and compliance objectives. Provide complex analysis, briefings, reports and other forms of written advice for the Ministry and Government via review by the Executive Director, Centre for Regulation and Enforcement. Prepare and provide high quality written briefs, presentations, correspondence, media responses and cabinet documents as required.
Be an authoritative source of advice for internal and external stakeholders on tobacco compliance and enforcement, and their integration with the business needs of NSW Health. Influence public sector strategic directions through the monitoring and analysis of emerging trends at a state, national and international level and to inform development and promotion of innovative approaches and programs.
Communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and across the government agencies working on e-cigarette and tobacco compliance policy issues including representing NSW Health on internal and external committees. Maintain and build key stakeholder partnerships to fulfil the outcomes required for NSW.
About you
We are seeking a motivated and committed individual who can support the work of NSW Health with:
Demonstrated superior leadership skills in a complex government organisation with proven success in developing high performing teams, with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing operational enforcement procedures requiring a strong Work Health & Safety focus and evidential integrity to support prosecutions.
Demonstrated skills and experience applying policy and legislation in an enforcement environment and highly developed program management skills to ensure the effective coordination of program objectives and reporting requirements across a large, complex organisation.
Relevant tertiary or other qualifications in areas such as regulation, law enforcement, law, criminology, health or social policy. Relevant workplace experience in a regulatory, compliance, law enforcement or equivalent workplace will be highly desirable.
Strong written communication skills and excellent communication, interpersonal, consultation, networking, and negotiation skills to foster productive relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and suppliers..
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 explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.
For role related queries or questions contact Bernadette Beard, Executive Director, Centre for Regulation and Enforcement on Bernadette.Beard@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ675624 in the subject line.
Closing Date: Sunday 12 July 2026 (11:59PM)
