Role Title: Executive Officer/ Team Leader – REQ693764

- Conveniently located in Haymarket close to public transport
- Employment type: Job-Share Arrangement - Part-time
- 14 hour working week – Thursday and Friday in a hybrid working environment
- Temporary role: 12 October 2026 for up to 11 April 2027

About this role The Team Leader / Executive Officer provides high level professional expertise in the oversight of case administration, strategic and operational management related to health practitioners’ conduct, performance and health to ensure consistent application of Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW). The role may oversee one or more profession specific Councils and support the work of their members and committees.

This role will ensure that the NSW Health Qualified Council’s regulatory mandate to protect the public is delivered through the efficient and effective management of complaints made in relation to health practitioners in NSW.

Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from $133,348 - $146,945 plus Super and annual leave loading For more information, read the full Role Description:

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:

- Proven capacity to make appropriate decisions and manage complex programs in a regulatory or other professional environment
- High level conceptual, problem-solving, planning, and policy development skills plus the capacity to identify and manage emerging and contentious issues to resolution
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise and influential correspondence, build productive stakeholder relationships, and provide authoritative advice in a complex regulatory environment.

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and responses to 2 targeted questions.



If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.

- Describe a time when you needed to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders to arrive at a consensus about how to manage a complex issue. How did you prepare for this work, including managing competing priorities and potential conflicts?
- Outline how you respond to performance issues within your team and what you do to address the problems and improve the team’s performance. Include a practical example of how you have applied this approach and the outcome.

For role related queries or questions please contact Heather Comino at [email protected] and quote REQ693764.

Closing Date: 11:59pm 28th of September 2026

Working at Health Professional Councils Authority The Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA) is an executive agency of the NSW Ministry of Health. We play an important role in protecting the health and safety of the public by supporting the 15 NSW Health Professional Councils in managing complaints about NSW health practitioners.

Employee benefits and support

- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements - supporting work-life balance.

Flex leave - ability to accrue additional time off.

- Learning and development opportunities - access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources.
- Fitness Passport - discounted access to a wide range of gyms and recreational facilities.
- Employee wellbeing support - support services for your health, career,



finances and more.
- Cultural leave – leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to participate in NAIDOC Celebrations.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the HPCA 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.

We understand that choosing a workplace is about more than the role itself. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who would like to learn more about HPCA's culture, support networks and employee experience are encouraged to contact us for an informal and confidential discussion.

The Stepping Up Initiative supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in pursuing career opportunities within NSW Health. For information about the recruitment process, or applying for roles, 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.

Additional information

- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role

Applications Close: Monday 28th of September - 11:59pm

📌 Executive Officer / Team Leader (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia