CHIEF EXECUTIVE
CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
BUREAU OF HEALTH INFORMATION
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Executive Summary
- Contemporary, Visionary and Inspirational Leader
- Key strategic role to lead the Bureau for Health Information
- Deliver high-quality information about the performance of the NSW public health system
THE ORGANISATION
The Bureau of Health Information (BHI) is a board governed statutory health corporation prepare and publish regular reports on the performance of the NSW public health system, including safety and quality, effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness of the system to the health needs of the people of NSW and provide an annual report to the Minister and Parliament on the performance of the NSW public health system.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Chief Executive (CE) provides leadership and operational oversight of BHI and serves as an Ex Officio member of its governing board. BHI reports with editorial independence from the NSW Government and with an independent voice in the media.
The BHI will publish reports benchmarking the performance of the NSW public health system with comparable health systems, establish and maintain a website providing information and analysis on the performance of the NSW public health system, including tools for data analysis and develop reports and tools to enable analysis of the performance of health services, clinical units and clinical teams across the NSW public health system.
THE CANDIDATE
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with relevant tertiary qualifications and:
- demonstrated knowledge of the health industry and an ability to apply that knowledge to lead and oversight work to fulfil BHI’s statutory functions.
- the ability to manage challenging, ambiguous and complex issues calmly and logically and model initiative and decisiveness
- drive a culture of integrity and professionalism within the organisation, and in dealings across-government, and with other jurisdictions and external organisations
- engage in high-level critical analysis of a wide range of complex information and formulate effective responses to critical policy issues
- use the historical and broader context to inform project directions and mitigate risk
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:
Liz Hlipala
M. +61 (0)401 122 301
E. lhlipala@hardygroupintl.com
BUREAU OF HEALTH INFORMATION
BHI is a board-governed statutory health corporation providing the community, healthcare professionals and policymakers with independent information about the performance of the NSW healthcare system.
Our objective analysis informs action to improve patients’ experiences and outcomes, while our public reporting enhances transparency and accountability.
Since our inception in 2009, BHI has firmly established itself as the independent, trusted and fair source of healthcare performance information in NSW and continues to keep that original objective front of mind.
Functions
BHI is one of NSW Health's pillar organisations. We fulfil our statutory functions with editorial independence from the NSW Government, and with an independent voice in the media. With this platform, BHI engages closely with clinical, consumer, managerial and policy stakeholders to understand and seek to respond to their information needs.
BHI’s statutory functions are to:
- 1.prepare and publish regular reports on the performance of the NSW public health system, including safety and quality, effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness of the system to the health needs of the people of NSW
- 2.provide an annual report to the Minister and Parliament on the performance of the NSW public health system
- 3.publish reports benchmarking the performance of the NSW public health system with comparable health systems
- 4.establish and maintain a website providing information and analysis on the performance of the NSW public health system, including tools for data analysis
- 5.develop reports and tools to enable analysis of the performance of health services, clinical units and clinical teams across the NSW public health system
- 6.undertake analysis of data at the request of the Health Secretary to:
- support planning and oversight for effective, efficient and safe health services in NSW; and
- meet NSW national commitments on Health (including but not limited to commitments arising from the National Health Reform Agreement)
- 7.advise the NSW Ministry of Health on the quality of existing data sets and the development of enhanced information analysis and reporting to support performance reporting to clinicians, the community and Parliament
- 8.undertake and/or commission research to support the performance by the Bureau of its functions
- 9.liaise with other bodies and organisations undertaking reporting on the performance of the health systems in Australia and internationally
- 10.provide advice to the Minister for Health and the Health Secretary on issues arising out of its functions.
Our latest Strategic Plan 2023–2026 sets out our continued commitment to provide high-quality information for the health system and the public, strengthening accountability and supporting improvement.
Vision
- Trusted information: BHI is a trusted provider of health performance information.
- Informed decisions: Information is used to inform action
- Improved healthcare: Patients’ experiences and outcomes continue to improve.
Purpose
Provide information to inform improvement and strengthen accountability.
We provide the community, healthcare professionals and policy makers with information that enhances transparency of the performance of the healthcare system in NSW, in order to inform actions to improve healthcare and strengthen accountability.
Role Specification
The Chief Executive (CE) provides leadership and operational oversight of BHI and serves as an Ex Officio member of its governing board. BHI reports with editorial independence from the NSW Government and with an independent voice in the media. With this platform, BHI engages with clinical, consumer, managerial and policy stakeholders to understand and seek to respond to their information needs. The CE formulates and implements BHI’s strategic plans and annual operating plans and oversights the delivery of high-quality information about the performance of the NSW public health system to strengthen accountability and support improvement. BHI aligns its work with NSW Government and NSW Health priorities and can be assigned responsibility for deliverables relevant to its statutory functions. It may be subject to recommendations to emerge from government commissions, inquiries and reviews.
- Maintain BHI’s reputation as a trusted, credible source of information on the performance of the NSW public health system; and effective relations with peak organisations in Australia and internationally that produce or use information about the performance of health systems
- Recommend a strategic plan to BHI’s board and communicate and implement that plan through annual Performance Agreements with the Secretary, NSW Health and oversight of annual operating plans that provide clarity of direction to Senior Management Team and staff
- Maintain and further develop a suite of regular reports to inform the community, clinicians, health service managers, the Ministry of Heath, the NSW Government and Parliament about the ‘performance of the NSW public health system including safety and quality, effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness of the system to the health needs of the people of NSW’. BHI has an established suite of digital and printable information products and services, processes to support effective public release of information products and the provision of advice to media, and protocol to appropriately provision of select data sets to health researchers and external agencies. Its recognised nationally and locally for its leadership of the NSW Patient Experience Program
- Maintain an optimal balance of routine and new performance information in public reports. Oversight critical analysis of population-based, sampled and trend data and the development of appropriate benchmarking of health system performance across public hospitals and health districts, other Australian jurisdictions and appropriate international comparators
- Lead, coach and manage highly skilled staff and high performing teams, and ensure an optimal work environment to effectively and efficiently deliver against annual Performance Agreements
- Oversee organisation performance and resilience through, for example, stakeholder engagement, business continuity and risk management. For BHI this includes support for board sub-committees, proactive approaches to maintaining data quality and protecting data security, optimising the use of results from annual stakeholder and staff surveys, etc.
- Ensure BHI operates within its allocated budget; complies with government policy and legislation; provides timely and accurate reporting on its financial status and workforce; meets key performance indicators; and provides timely, accurate annual reporting and financial statements
- Provide timely, high-quality advice to the Minister, Secretary, Deputy Secretaries and health Chief Executives in relation to BHI’s statutory functions and information products.
It is essential the incoming Chief Executive have the following essential requirements:
- 1.Relevant tertiary qualifications.
- 2.Demonstrated knowledge of the health industry and an ability to apply that knowledge to lead and oversight work to fulfil BHI’s statutory functions.
Applicants are also required to write a response to the following questions:
- 1.How information in the Health space will be affected by AI
- 2.Given multiple organisations generate health information how could the BHI streamline these processes for reliable and efficient delivery of information for both internal and external stakeholders.
The Chief Executive will report directly to the Secretary, NSW Ministry of Health.
Key Relationships
Key challenges for the position include:
- Ensure BHI optimises performance, seizes opportunities and manages risk in relation to a rapidly evolving data and digital landscape in Australia and internationally
- Maintaining contemporary knowledge and awareness of state, national and international trends in health service delivery, performance reporting and methodologies to ensure that BHI’s reports provide meaningful, comparable and reliable information to improve health outcomes and provide efficient and effective patient care.
- The increasing use of Artificial Intelligence and the use of AI in health reporting.
- Annual Budget: Approx. $10 Million
- Direct Reports: 3 Direct Reports
- Indirect Reports: 40 Approx.
The total remuneration package range is from $309,153 to $345,307.
Service Location: St Leonards
Classification: Band 2
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 3rd August 2025
The reference number to include in your application is H25_5184
Note: Please use the online platform to submit your application. It will not be accepted via email.
If you require assistance in submitting your application online, please get in touch with Executive Search Coordinator, Natasha Tirado: M: +61 (0)468 301 310/ E: ntirado@hardygroupintl.com
Your application must include:
- 1.Cover letter addressed to the Principal Consultant;
- 2.A written response addressing to the Selection Criteria;
- 3.A written response to the target questions;
- 4.An up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.
It Is standard practice for HardyGroup to acknowledge receipt of your application no later than the next business day. We request that if you do not receive the acknowledgement, you contact the search coordinator listed above as soon as possible after the 24-hour business period and arrange to resend your application if necessary.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Liz Hlipala
HardyGroup Principal Consultant
M. +61 (0)401 122 301
E. lhlipala@hardygroupintl.com
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