Executive Services Manager - Ministerial Relations, Strategy & Performance

Requisition ID: REQ684255
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (from 12 August 2026 – until 31 October 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager – Level 4
Remuneration: $153,559.00 – $182,954.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Location: Wagga Wagga (MLHD Executive Office)
Applications Close: 1 September 2026

Are you a strategic, high-level executive support professional ready to work at the heart of MLHD's leadership?

About the Opportunity

As the Manager, Ministerial Relations, Strategy & Performance, you will be responsible for:

- Overseeing and managing the preparation and collation of Ministerial, parliamentary and District briefing papers, correspondence and documents to ensure information is current, accurate and objective.
- Managing key stakeholder relationships internal and external to the organisation, including members of parliament, Ministry representatives and senior external representatives.
- Critically analysing urgent, high sensitivity matters that may require the attention of the Chief Executive, senior executives and maintaining issues management systems and protocols.
- Managing special projects at the direction of the Chief Executive, including involvement in the development of strategic reports, improvement measures and short-term initiatives.
- Leading, planning, developing and reporting on key organisational strategies and documents, including the MLHD Strategic Plan, and high-level coordination of strategic reporting and performance.
- Managing staff working in the Murrumbidgee Health and Knowledge Precinct, including direct management of the Office of the Chief Executive team.

To find out more, please review the Position Description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications, or demonstrated successful experience, providing high level support to senior executives in a health related area.




- The ability to research and analyse complex public issues and determine appropriate action, including the formulation of recommendations for management and improvement.
- Proven organisational and time management skills in a complex work setting with competing demands and impacts on the organisation and community.
- Advanced communication, negotiation and consultation abilities, with the capacity to influence local communities, health professionals and staff.
- Highly developed leadership skills, with the capacity and experience to lead, manage, motivate and develop staff as a high performing team.
- A demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the vision, goals and values of MLHD and NSW Health, and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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- At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
- Meaningful Impact – Support the delivery of essential health services and make a genuine difference to patients and families across our regional communities.
- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
- Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing
- Professional Development – Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport and initiatives to support physical and mental health.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

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📌 Executive Services Manager - Ministerial Relations, Strategy & Performance (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Wagga Wagga