The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is Australia’s authoritative source of health and welfare data and analysis. As an independent national information and statistics agency within the Commonwealth’s Health portfolio, the AIHW publishes more than 400 data products each year, maintains and administers specialised national data standards and classifications, and supports high quality research.

The Executive Director – Corporate Strategy and Performance, SES Band 2 reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and is a new role as part of a significantly updated organisational structure within a context of the Institute’s new strategic direction and a dynamic modernisation agenda. This role will lead and oversee the work of the newly established Corporate Strategy and Performance Division, which will comprise the Business, Communications and Publishing Group, the Data Integration and Governance Group and the Information and Communication Technology Office. The Executive Director – Corporate Strategy and Performance will also oversee the Strategic Implementation Office, the Advisory Services and Special Projects team, as well as the AIHW’s Legal function.

The role shapes the delivery of strategies, functions and capabilities that underpin the organisation’s performance in relation to data governance, financial and payroll management, audit and risk, human resources (HR), communications, web services, information and communication technology, security and property management, whole-of agency data linkage systems, and program/project management. Across these areas of responsibility, the Executive Director will identify and lead change, make clear and timely decisions and communicate direction to all staff, engendering a sense of shared purpose and contribution to the Institute’s objectives.

To be a strong contender for this important role you will have experience in leading organisation wide corporate, enabling and data management functions. You will excel in working in complex environments and you will be forward thinking, resilient, foster innovation and consistently drive positive change. Your integrity, judgement, strategic and operational leadership credentials will be paramount. You will have a strong focus on results and be adept at managing sensitive issues under significant pressure. Your impressive personal style and ability to engender trust and respect will be complemented by intellectual rigor, first class communication skills and impressive interpersonal and relationship building skills.

This roles has been advertised as Canberra based, however, consideration by exception for the preferred candidate to be based in Sydney with an expectation of regular travel to Canberra.

For further information on the eligibility requirements, selection criteria and how to apply please visit our careers page and download the position description. If, after reading the selection documentation, you require further information please contact Tricia Searson or Karina Duffey at Executive Intelligence Group on (02) 6232 2200.

Applications close: 11.30pm AEST Wednesday 3 September 2025.