Health Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $127,150- $144,444 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ602578

Application Close Date: 21/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 24/09/ /10/2025

Contact Details: Faye Southcombe – |

In this role being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement, and is authorised by section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NSW)

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position

About the Opportunity 

The SWSLHD Aboriginal Child and Family Service supports vulnerable families in South West Sydney and is unique both in terms of its model of care but also its resourcing. The service has antenatal, sustained home visiting, allied health and paediatric specialist components all of which are embedded in a cultural framework that supports strong clinical governance.

The Aboriginal Child and Family Service Manager is responsible for leading this dynamic service and its multidisciplinary team. The position will also be responsible for the establishment of partnerships with internal and external stakeholders that support access to health services for Aboriginal families in South West Sydney.

The role requires an Aboriginal person with a commitment to embedding culture in practice and experience managing multidisciplinary teams that support clients with vulnerabilities.

About the Team

The Aboriginal Child and Family Service has a large multidisciplinary team comprising of Aboriginal Health Workers, Child and Family Nurses and Allied Health professionals.

A leadership team exists that includes the Service Manager, Nursing Unit Manager and Social Work Team Leader responsible for ensuring cultural integrity and strong clinical governance.

The service is built around a sustained home visiting model whereby Aboriginal Health Workers and Nurses work in care coordination teams to support vulnerable families with children aged 0-5 across the South Western Sydney region.

Where You'll Be Working

SWSLHD operates it's services on the lands of the Dharawal, Darug and Gundungurra lands and has a rich history of working alongside local Aboriginal communities. SWSLHD has long established partnerships with Aboriginal Organisations in our region that are critical to the way we operate and deliver our services.

The Aboriginal Child and Family Service is based within Primary and Community Health but is networked in as part of the larger SWSLHD Aboriginal Health Service. The Service Manager will be part of the Aboriginal Health Leadership Team that includes Aboriginal Managers from across a range of services.

You will have access to established supervision structures including clinical supervision, cultural supervision, and peer supervision.  We offer a wide range of cultural supports across the service including mentoring from experienced Aboriginal Leaders, training and development opportunities as well as a large workforce of Aboriginal colleagues.

How to Apply

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.

1. This is an identified Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants for this position must be of Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such. Exemption is claimed under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
2. Post graduate qualifications in health or social science areas or relevant work experience.
3. Outline how your work and life experience as an Aboriginal person has shaped the way you support culturally strong, safe, and high-quality care for Aboriginal children and families.
4. Provide an example of a time when you managed a multidisciplinary or complex team structure. In your example, please describe your approach to leading the team, and how you ensured effective collaboration and outcomes.
5. 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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Additional Information

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 

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. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, 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. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. 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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