Senior Manager, Executive and Ministerial Services

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

• $147,653 per annum - $175,917 per annum (Health Mgr Lvl 4) + 12% super.
• Boost your take-home pay with generous salary packaging benefits of up to $9,000, plus additional meal and entertainment options.
• Work in a modern, purpose-built workspace with excellent transport links and plenty of nearby cafés, restaurants, and amenities at Sydney Olympic Park.

About NSW Ambulance
NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
NSW Ambulance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!  

About the Role
The Senior Manager leads the Executive and Ministerial Services function, providing leadership to the delivery of a substantial and diverse Government affairs portfolio, setting the strategic direction to ensure the delivery of a range of written material and of initiatives to optimise alignment with Government's strategic objectives.

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About You
We’re looking for someone who:

• Demonstrated experience in government processes, including Cabinet and parliamentary liaison, executive support, and preparation of high-level documentation within a public sector environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefs, and correspondence, and provide business-focused solutions.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and drive organisational outcomes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly gain knowledge of, NSW Ambulance operations and Government and NSW Health strategic priorities.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.

  
   

How to Apply
Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

• Question 1: This role requires the ability to exercise sound judgement and make independent decisions on complex and potentially sensitive matters in a high-profile environment. Describe a time when you were required to make a decision or provide advice with limited information and under significant time pressure. In your response, outline how you assessed the situation, managed risk, engaged relevant stakeholders, and ensured the outcome aligned with organisational priorities.
• Question 2: Describe a specific example where you implemented changes or strategies to improve the efficiency and quality of service delivery within a team-based environment. How did you approach the situation, and what was the outcome?

Additional Information

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and capability level.
• Applicants are expected to provide responses that reflect their own knowledge, experience, and understanding of the role.
• Any AI assisted content should still reflect your own capability; candidates may be asked to discuss or demonstrate examples during interview.

• NSW Ambulance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply! 

  
   

Conditions

• There is no entitlement to Transferred Employees Benefit (TEB) or travel allowance associated with this opportunity.
• No NSW Ambulance accommodation is provided.
• Employees currently undertaking an Extended Care Paramedic or Intensive Care Paramedic consolidation periods are eligible to apply however will need to complete all training and return of service obligations before accepting any relief/acting opportunities.
• Employees currently undertaking a Special Operations Team (SOT) consolidation period are not eligible to apply for positions other than SOT positions. This includes positions offered via merit selection, transfer lists or later transfer mechanism, expressions of interest or secondments.
• If you are currently a Paramedic or in a role that is covered by the NSW Ambulance Death and Income Protection Benefits (State) Award 2022, please ensure that you have sought advice prior to accepting this position. For further information please contact Paramedic Insurance via AMBULANCE-ParamedicInsurance@health.nsw.gov.au.
   

Contact People
Please contact Mr Matthew Schroder-Shorten on matthew.schrodershorten@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulance’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Leonie Garvey on 

Leonie.Garvey@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website. 
Please contact ambulance-diversity@health.nsw.gov.au if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Sydney Olympic Park
Applications Close: 11:59 PM on 14 June 2026