The Next Chief Executive of NSW Ambulance

30 Jun 2026

We are delighted to partner with the NSW Ministry of Health to recruit the next Chief Executive, NSW Ambulance. Leading one of the world’s largest ambulance services, this exceptional role offers the opportunity to influence the future of emergency healthcare, clinical excellence and system-wide performance across New South Wales.

NSW Ambulance is a critical component of the NSW public health system, delivering emergency and non-emergency care, patient retrieval services, and major event and disaster response across a population exceeding eight million people. Employing approximately 6,000 staff and supported by a large volunteer workforce across more than 300 locations, the organisation operates a substantial fleet and manages an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, positioning it as one of the largest ambulance services in the world. Within the broader Ministry of Health, NSW Ambulance functions under a defined legislative framework and plays a central role in achieving statewide health priorities, with a strong focus on patient-centred and staff-focused care.

The role requires an authentic and credible leader who can engage effectively with clinicians, executives, government stakeholders and Boards, fostering collaboration and alignment across the system. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgement, resilience and the ability to lead through complexity, scrutiny and change, supported by highly developed communication and influencing skills. Personal attributes will include integrity, accountability and a commitment to public value, with the capacity to build a culture of high performance, openness and continuous improvement. This is a significant and rewarding opportunity to lead a critical public service at scale and to make a lasting impact on community health outcomes across New South Wales.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with:

Paul Ingle
Chief Executive Officer
HardyGroup Australia and New Zealand
M. +61 (0)402 796 125 | E. pingle@hardygroupintl.com

Pete Carter
​HG Principal Consultant
​M. +61 (0)448 729 077 | E. pcarter@hardygroupintl.com