Director, Pharmaceutical Operations

NSW Ministry of Health

PSSE Band 1

Role Title: Director, Pharmaceutical Operations

Join our Legal and Regulatory Services Branch at NSW Ministry of Health for an exciting opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!

About us

• An exciting opportunity is available for a dynamic individual to join the Ministry of Health in a key strategic role to lead the regulatory, compliance and licensing activities for therapeutic goods, including medicines and poisons in NSW
• We are seeking a dynamic individual with demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of public policy and supporting regulatory frameworks
• Are you interested in making a difference by leading cross sector collaboration, policy development and system wide initiatives to ensure the quality and safety of medicines use in the New South Wales community?

This role will be located in St Leonards.

About this role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enriching health and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Pharmaceutical Services Unit (PSU) operates within the Legal and Regulatory Services Branch of the NSW Ministry of Health.

Our primary goal is to ensure the safe and regulated use of therapeutic goods, including medicines and poisons in NSW. We do this through administration of the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 (NSW) and the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 (NSW).

This is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Public Service senior executive (PSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $204,447 to $228,550 per annum (SOORT 2024), with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

For further information, download the role description.

About you

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

• Comprehensive experience across the healthcare sector, understands the supply chain for therapeutic goods, and the quality use of medicines
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of national and jurisdictional legislation and policy relating to the controls for therapeutic goods; and
• Experience and capability in leading internal and external stakeholder engagement and negotiation

Applying for this role

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume and a brief cover letter including a short statement in response to the two target questions (1-2 pages).

1. Describe a time when you had to navigate a complex investigation or compliance with a regulatory framework. How did you navigate inter-agency (or department) collaboration, and manage stakeholder expectations to achieve a successful outcome?
2. Compliance and enforcement activities can have a significant emotional impact on individuals. How do you balance the need for empathy with the obligation to uphold compliance and make ethically sound decisions? Share an example where you had to navigate such a dilemma and what guided your decision

For role related queries or questions contact David Ng on [email protected] and quote REQ588082.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 13 July 2025 (11:59pm)

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.

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

1. 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.
2. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
3. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!