Executive Director, Strategic Planning, Economics and Experience

Executive Director, Strategic Planning, Economics and Experience - NSW Ministry of Health Join the Health System Strategy and Patient Experience Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity to shape the future of health in New South Wales. About Us: As part of the Health System Strategy and Patient Experience Division, the Executive Director, Strategic Planning, Economics and Experience provides strategic leadership that shapes the NSW Health system through statewide service planning, health economics, reform, evaluation, and patient experience. This role ensures a coordinated, system-wide approach to service planning that is critical to the long-term sustainability, equity, and effectiveness of the NSW public health system. About This Role: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to drive strategic planning, health economics, and patient experience across NSW Health. You’ll drive investment strategies for health services 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. About You: We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with: Relevant tertiary qualifications in a health-related field and/or demonstrated equivalent health experience working in a highly complex policy and program management environment encompassing a diverse range of public health portfolios. A deep understanding of the complexities of public health systems, policy frameworks, and service delivery models in NSW. Proven experience in navigating health-related environments, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and leading strategic initiatives that improve health outcomes. Applying for this role: Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume and a brief cover letter including a short statement in response to the two target questions (1–2 pages). Describe your experience leading large-scale, system-wide strategic planning initiatives in a complex public health or similar environment. How have you ensured alignment across diverse stakeholders and delivered sustainable, statewide outcomes? Outline your leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams in high-pressure, complex stakeholder environments. How have you built capability, supported performance, and driven a culture of accountability and continuous improvement? Contact: Lavena Ramdutt, Director Office of the Deputy Secretary, Health System Strategy and Patient Experience, (quote REQ ). Closing Date: Midnight 4 December 2025 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. 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, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr