Director (Health Manager Level 5) - Violence, Abuse and Neglect Services

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 40 hours per week

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5

Remuneration: $173,345- $193,906 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation

Location: Population Health, Camperdown

Requisition ID: REQ619162

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia

About the Role

Population Health works to protect and promote the health of the local population. We recognise that many personal, local and global factors affect health and illness. Our services work with partners to deliver a comprehensive range of high quality, evidence-based health programs to the population living in Sydney Local Health District. Ultimately, Population Health strives to achieve equity of health status and health service utilisation across the population.

This position provides sound leadership and management in the planning, development and coordination of the Directorate of Violence Abuse and Neglect. Services within the portfolio include: Child Protection, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselling Services; the Child Protection Strategy Unit, Domestic Violence Strategy Unit and Adult Survivor Program.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Relevant tertiary qualifications including post-graduate management qualifications and/or equivalent work experience and demonstrated ability and relevant experience in leadership and management at a high level.
• High-level of knowledge and expertise in the area of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect and sexual assault.
• Demonstrated high level proficiency in strategic planning, implementation and evaluation and management of change and proven performance in managing and resolving complex strategic, policy and operational issues.
• Excellent communication with an ability to consult, influence, negotiate and maintain positive relationships with the community, clinicians, management, staff and senior executives within SLHD, interagency partners, and other stakeholders.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

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Applications Close: 24 November 2025

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