Executive Deputy Director-General, Health & Community Services

Council Jobs; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 459,000 - 473,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government in Canberra is seeking Deputy Director-General, Health, a senior executive role shaping health and community services strategy across the ACT. You will collaborate with the Director-General to provide strategic leadership, advise government, and build partnerships that translate policy into better services for Canberrans.

You will lead system-wide reforms, engage stakeholders, and oversee financial performance while negotiating with Commonwealth and NSW governments to advance

Qualifications

• You will have significant experience leading complex portfolios with frontline service delivery and substantial public resources.
• Able to provide strategic, influential and evidence-based advice on complex policy and operational matters.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills to align diverse views.
• Strong understanding of health and community service systems and governance frameworks.
• Proven track record in leading organisational reform and delivering sustainable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead health system and community services improvements with stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
• Provide high-level advice to Ministers on policy, service delivery and administration.
• Partner with Canberra Health Services CEO on health service strategy and planning.
• Represent ACT in local and national forums and oversee people, resources and financial performance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Policy advisory experience

Public sector governance understanding

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

ACT Government in Canberra is seeking Deputy Director-General, Health, a senior executive role shaping health and community services strategy across the ACT. You will collaborate with the Director-General to provide strategic leadership, advise government, and build partnerships that translate policy into better services for Canberrans.

You will lead system-wide reforms, engage stakeholders, and oversee financial performance while negotiating with Commonwealth and NSW governments to advance