CCLHD-Programs Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 5

Remuneration: Depending upon Qualifications

Hours Per Week: 38

Location :May also require some travel around the Central Coast

Requisition ID: REQ605342

Applications Close: Thursday 02 October at 11:59 pm 2025

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where your expertise can transform lives? If you're passionate about creating safer communities and empowering vulnerable individuals and families, this is your chance to lead a team making a real difference every day.

We're searching for a visionary Programs Manager to champion clinical excellence and operational success across our Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) services. From tackling sexual harm and family violence to driving interagency collaboration and workforce development, your leadership will be the catalyst for positive change.

The role is suitable for the following:

• Nurse Manager Grade 2
• Occupational Therapist Level 5
• Senior Psychologist
• Social Worker Level 5

About the Role:

The Programs Manager will lead the clinical and operational management of services within the Violence Abuse and Neglect (VAN) portfolio. This role oversees a multidisciplinary team delivering essential services addressing sexual harm, family violence, child protection, and interagency response programs across the district. The manager provides strategic and clinical leadership across multiple program streams, ensuring trauma-informed and culturally safe care. They support staff management, development, and performance to build a high-performing workforce. Collaboration with health services, emergency departments, and external agencies is key to maintaining continuity of care and streamlined service pathways.

The role also contributes to clinical governance, including the after-hours VAN response at Wyong and Gosford Hospital Emergency Departments. Candidates must hold a tertiary qualification and current registration with AHPRA or the relevant professional body and have extensive leadership experience in complex, multidisciplinary health or community services. A deep understanding of trauma-informed and culturally safe care, in VAN practice areas for children, adults and families is essential. Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, team leadership, and aligning services with state policies and best practices are required.

About You

• Registered with AHPRA or a current member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Hold a valid NSW driver's licence and willing to travel as part of your role.
• Experienced leader with a passion for creating safer communities and empowering vulnerable individuals and families.
• Proven ability to provide strategic and clinical leadership across complex, multidisciplinary health or community services
• Deep understanding of trauma-informed care, child protection, sexual assault, and family violence service delivery

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Great team culture: Friendly, collaborative, and supportive team with strong morale.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee. Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Contact: Donna Curtis

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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