Manager, Healthy Children and Young People Team

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 per annum, plus super

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ601778

Location: Darlinghurst Community Health Centre

Applications Close: 9 September 2025

Where You'll Be Working

Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District. PaCH provides community health services to individuals, families, carers, and population health services focusing on the community or key groups within it. Services are provided at hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres, and specialist clinics, collaborating with other service providers across the district.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

What You'll Be Doing

The vision for SESLHD is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. This role involves planning, coordinating, leading, and managing human and financial resources of the Healthy Children and Young People team to deliver cost-effective, quality services that meet key performance indicators and financial targets. You will work as part of a management team to address health needs of disadvantaged groups and enhance knowledge, skills, and environments supporting healthy living and chronic disease prevention. Additionally, you will provide strategic advice on health equity, promotion, and prevention programs, overseeing programs and projects in partnership with stakeholders.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off annually, in addition to leave entitlements.
• Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income, including up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal, entertainment, and novated leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent work experience in health equity, promotion, prevention, or related fields.
• Strong leadership, management, communication, interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• High-level analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to provide authoritative advice.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior management and stakeholders.
• Experience in planning and evaluation at strategic, service, and program levels.
• Current NSW driver's license and willingness to travel across the district.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
• Find out more about applying for this position

For queries, contact Elizabeth Woodland at Lisa.Woodland@health.nsw.gov.au.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive, welcoming, and safe workplace for all employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education, or socio-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognizes individual needs and offers adjustments to support your application process. Please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au for assistance with physical requirements, interview setups, or specific interview times.

Information For Applicants

• Employment of temporary visa holders may only occur if no suitable Australian residents or citizens are available, following labor market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and criteria in the position description.
• Recommended candidates will undergo compliance checks including vaccination requirements as per NSW Health policy.
• We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal Australians, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, and others. Support is available through the SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au and our Stepping Up website.