About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in safety and quality
- Strong leadership skills and demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills including knowledge and experience in strategic decision making
- Excellent interpersonal communication, consultation and negotiation skills with a demonstrated ability to prepare and present high-quality reports, presentations and briefings.
- Demonstrated experience developing and managing a high-performance team and fostering a collegial, professional work environment.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will 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 demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

- The Director is required to make operational and strategic decisions to support the delivery of Patient Safety First priorities. Describe a time you led a statewide response for Patient Safety. What was the situation, how did you assess and manage risks, engage stakeholders, coordinate actions, and what were the outcomes for patient safety and statewide service delivery?
- Describe a time when you demonstrated executive leadership to achieve a significant strategic outcome. How did you provide direction, influence senior decision-makers, align stakeholders, manage competing priorities and risks, and ensure successful delivery of outcomes in a complex environment?

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission





Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.

For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Edwards on *@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ698849.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on ***@health.nsw.gov.au For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the

Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and adaptable 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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging

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.

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.
- For more information on applying visit our career portal
- Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: 18 October 2026 (11:59PM)

📌 Director, Patient Safety First (St Leonards)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 St Leonards