Role Title: Commercial & Business Development Manager

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2027)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5

Remuneration: $166,678- $186,448 plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ589238

Closing Date: 06 Aug 2025 (11:59PM)

Join the Strategic Medical Operations Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting 24-month temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

The Strategic Medical Operations Unit has been created to develop a new locum medical workforce sourcing business within NSW Health and centralise the management of the locum medical workforce. This new business unit will directly engage medical locums, reducing reliance on third-party agencies and improving cost control and overall system quality.

• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role:

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

The Commercial & Business Development Manager will be responsible for guiding the business development of a new locum medical workforce sourcing business unit within NSW Health.

The role will work closely with the Director and Associate Director and provide expertise in business strategy, growth initiatives, financial management, budgeting, performance optimisation and risk management.

The Manager will provide advice on the local and national market and understand emerging industry trends.

The role will build and maintain strong relationships with partners, and stakeholders, identify and pursue new business/commercial opportunities and lead the development of the business plan to take this new business to market and then sustainably expand the new business unit’s market share.

Health Manager level 5, starting salary from $166,678- $186,448 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver a business plan to take the new business successfully to market.
• Develop a strategic framework to ensure financial sustainability and operational efficiency of the new business.
• Identify commercial opportunities to secure market share growth.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the business unit’s network and service offerings.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with external partners, ensuring they align with the Unit’s strategic objectives.
• Generate models to enable budget planning, forecasting and financial reporting, ensuring transparency and fiscal discipline.
• Establish a governance framework to identify and mitigate financial, operational and regulatory risks, ensuring full compliance with NSW Health policies.

About you:

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

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, finance, health management and/or significant experience in high-level strategic and cross organisational initiatives.
2. Proven experience (>5 years) in new business development, particularly within the healthcare or workforce management sectors with a strong background in identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving growth initiatives.
3. Proven experience in business strategy, financial management, budgeting, performance optimisation and risk management.
4. Experience navigating public sector policy and structures, preferably within the NSW health system or similar large healthcare environments.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll 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 explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Louise Messara on [email protected] and quote REQ589238.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu on [email protected]

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Louise Messara on [email protected]

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 of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• 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.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: 06 Aug 2025 (11:59PM)