Principal Manager, Planning and Strategic Office

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) Full time
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A/Talent Acquisition Coordinator - Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up until 26/07/2026)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Location: Station St Office, Penrith

Remuneration: $71.60 - $85.30 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ600310

Applications Close: 02/09/2025

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Manager, Planning and Strategic Office to lead a diverse portfolio of strategic, health service, and business planning initiatives. This senior role provides high-level oversight and leadership across multiple planning projects, guiding a team of planners in delivering impactful outcomes that align with NBMLHD's strategic direction. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in health service planning, program management, and stakeholder engagement, applying innovative and evidence-based approaches to service development.

With a strong understanding of NSW Health frameworks and methodologies, the Principal Manager will ensure planning processes are transparent, data-driven, and responsive to local needs. The role demands exceptional leadership, the ability to navigate complex and politically sensitive environments, and a commitment to fostering collaboration across internal and external stakeholders. The Principal Manager will also play a key role in developing and refining planning frameworks, driving continuous improvement, and championing NBMLHD's SAFER values (Safety, Agility and responsiveness, Fairness and equity, Excellence, and Resource effectiveness).

Join us in shaping the future of health services in our region. If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and collaboration, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact at NBMLHD.

Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

  • Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
  • Novated Leasing
  • Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What You Will Bring To The Role

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience in health service management, project management/program management, business management or health related discipline.
  • Extensive leadership and management skills, demonstrating the ability to lead senior teams of varying skillsets and experiences, towards a common vision.
  • Proven track record in effectively managing and reporting on multiple complex projects on time and within budget, to deliver sought outcomes.
  • Superior interpersonal and written communication skills, influencing and negotiation skills and ability to effectively engage multiple stakeholders, including senior managers and senior clinicians.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply strategic and innovative solutions in addressing complex issues and risks that are often of a political nature.
  • High level knowledge and experience in the use of relevant planning data sources including but not limited to Ministry of Health activity projections, population projections, demographic data and service activity data.
  • Proven ability to keep abreast of changes in external environment (e.g. new state-wide plans and directives, new developments in area, new models of care and technology, etc.) and ensuring knowledge of such changes are adequately addressed in NBMLHD planning efforts.
  • Demonstrated experience in a healthcare or related setting.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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For role related queries or questions contact Thea Thomas on Thea.Thomas@health.nsw.gov.au

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  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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