Director Disability and Social Policy

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 197,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking the Director, Disability and Social Policy, a member of the Mental Health Branch Executive Team, to lead policy, programs and system reform to improve mental health outcomes for highly vulnerable communities. The Director will guide projects across disability mental health, NDIS and psychosocial disability reform, and collaborate with government and community partners across NSW.

This temporary full-time role (7 December 2026 to 4 June 2027) is based at 1 Reserve Road, St

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (From 7 December 2026 to 4 June 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 6
Remuneration: $197,473 - $206,574 plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ689660
Closing Date: Sunday 18 October at 11:59pm

About this role

The Director, Disability and Social Policy is a member of the Mental Health Branch Executive Team. The Director is responsible for the team that leads policy, programs, and system reform to improve mental health outcomes for highly vulnerable communities. The team oversees, leads and supports key initiatives with Health, Government and community partners across disability mental health, NDIS and psychosocial disability reform, multicultural mental health, and forensic and custodial mental health, while providing strategic leadership to ensure equitable and accessible mental health services across NSW.

The Director leads and manages provision of strategic management and policy guidance to the Executive Director, Mental Health Branch; Deputy Secretary, Health System Strategy and Patient Experience (HSSPE); Secretary for Health; Minister for Mental Health; and Minister for Health

Additional information

1. This is a NSW Health internal EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample to determine your suitability.

2. You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest

The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on [e-mail]

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. 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.

Applications Close: Sunday 18 October at 11:59pm

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