District Group Engineering Manager – Northern Cluster

*Employment Type:*
Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

*Location:*
Liverpool Hospital (SWSLHD Districe Wide Service)

*Position Classification:*
Health Manager Level 4

*Remuneration:*
$141, $169,151.00 per annum

*Requisition ID:*
REQ597739

*Application Close Date:*
14/09/2025

*Interview Date Range:*
17/09/ /09/2025

*Contact Details:*
Damian Harrington |

About The Opportunity
The Group Engineering Manager is a key leadership role within the SWSLHD Capital Works and Infrastructure.

District Engineering service Key responsibilities include: managing engineering operations, onsite activities, maintenance & projects; workforce planning & management; compliance; WHSE ('Work Health Safety and Environmental'); asset management; redevelopment and services interfaces; reporting; services (electrical, HV, gas, data/security/BMS, mechanical, hydraulic, etc); emergency response management; etc.

What You'll Be Doing
The Group Engineering Manager is a key leadership role within the SWSLHD Capital Works and Infrastructure's District Engineering service, and is responsible for the daily operation and function of multi-disciplinary Group engineering and maintenance services and project works with regards to: facility and asset management, utilities, reporting, compliance, management of contracts and resources (direct maintenance staff and external service providers), minor works projects, and interface with redevelopments and projects (internal / external). The role reports into and assists the District Engineering Manager , and has responsibility across SWSLHD, managing and supporting: engineering onsite activities, maintenance (statutory, routine and preventative), minor works / RMR / ARRP, workforce management and operations, projects, compliance, WHSE ('Work Health Safety and Environmental'), asset management, active re-developments, reporting, district services (electrical, HV, gas, data/security/BMS, mechanical, hydraulic, etc), and emergency response management.

Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) serves one of Australia's most multicultural regions, providing high-quality, patient-centred care across various hospitals and health services. These include Bankstown-Lidcombe, Bowral & District, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, and Liverpool Hospitals, each offering specialised care.

SWSLHD offers a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking work environment, with numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression. The district's community health services provide comprehensive care, including prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support, while its mental health services offer both inpatient and community-based care.

Working at SWSLHD means being part of a dedicated team committed to improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on the community.

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.

• Tertiary qualifications in Facility Management and/or extensive worked experience in Facility Management.
• Demonstrated Experience and ability to display initiative, sound organisational skills, capacity to multitask, meet deadlines and prioritise work in a high volume multifaceted engineering health care environment. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in application of the BCA, Australian Standards and codes of practice.
• Demonstrate relevant and recent experience (as pertains to engineering, maintenance and project and asset management) in: - personnel/resource management and optimisation, - ensuring adherence to SWSLHD and NSW Government procurement policies and procedures when procuring, tendering and managing contracts for engineering plant, equipment and services, - budget and financial management, and, - the ability to manage and coordinate the activities of multi-disciplinary groups including trade staff and contractors, concurrently across multiple facilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to use computer based applications for activity, asset and finance management systems including but not limited to, BEIMS, AFM Online, Oracle, Health Roster, HPRM, MS Office based programs.
• Demonstrated highly developed communication and negotiating skills in the areas of plant and machinery maintenance and building service activities, with ability to communicate with stakeholders (external and internal) and within multi-disciplinary teams, and the ability to concisely articulate schedules, risks and opportunities in clear terms, in order to support decision makers.
• Experience in electrical (Low Voltage 'LV' & High Voltage 'HV'), mechanical, hydraulics &r building services, with a trade background; and, tertiary qualifications in Facility Management and or extensive worked experience in Facility Management.
• 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

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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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