General Manager

NSW Health Warwick Farm, New South Wales, Australia

Location: Health Services Building, Liverpool

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 40 hours per week

Remuneration: $166,678 - $186,448 per annum

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5

Requisition ID: REQ602223

Applications Close: 16/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 22/09/ /09/2025

Contact Details: Monika Kotrcova |

Lead the Future of Oral Health in South Western Sydney.

Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the future of public oral health?

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is seeking an exceptional leader to drive strategic, operational, and financial direction across our Oral Health Services. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of one of the most diverse and dynamic communities in Australia.

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team committed to safety, excellence, and innovation.
• Deliver high-quality oral health care that meets the needs of priority populations.
• Shape service delivery and champion innovation to improve health outcomes.
• Influence state and national oral health policy through strategic advocacy.
• Build strong partnerships across government, community, and the broader health sector.

We're looking for a driven, collaborative, and strategic thinker who can navigate complexity, lead with purpose, and make a real difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Take the next step in your leadership journey - Lead with purpose. Shape the future. Improve lives.

Reporting to the Director, Healthier Communities, the purpose of this position is to provide overall operational and strategic management and leadership of District Oral Health Services in accordance with South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) plans, policies, procedures and budget.

The role leads, directs, plans and manages the physical, human and financial resources of Oral Health Services ensuring the effective and efficient provision of high-quality oral health care services, in line with the organisational objectives corporate and business plans of the District and with the policy directions of NSW Ministry of Health.

This role works in close partnership with the Oral Health Services Clinical Director to deliver comprehensive, safe and quality care to achieve outcomes for communities.

SWSLHD Oral Health Services provide essential dental care to eligible residents across South Western Sydney.

Covering the local government areas of Bankstown, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Liverpool, Wingecarribee, and Wollondilly, these services include general dental care, emergency dental treatment, and specialised programs for children and vulnerable populations.

The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring that all patients receive the best possible treatment. With convenient locations and a strong focus on community health, SWSLHD Oral Health Services offer a supportive and enriching work environment for dental professionals.

Working here means being part of a committed team focused on improving oral health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health management, business management and/or demonstrated experience in senior management in a large complex organisation engaged in health service delivery.
• Please provide an example that outlines your experience as related to at least 2 of the KEY CHALLENGES outlined in the role description (max 300 words).
• With reference to the selection criteria and role description, please outline your senior-level direct and transferable experience that equips you for success in this role (max 300 words).
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Salary Packaging: South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness: South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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