Clinical Stream Director

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 5

Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ599570

Location: Westmead and Randwick

Applications Close: Midnight on 4 September 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Stream Director is a senior leader within the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN). The Clinical Stream Director will work collaboratively with the Clinical Stream Medical Director as the Stream Leadership Team responsible for:

• Strategy – workforce strategy and service development
• Governance – clinical policy development and review for the services provided and models of care
• People management – staff within the clinical stream in the departments that do not fall into business units, site wards and site allied health departments
• Performance – support services and departments across the Clinical Stream to meet financial targets and key performance indicators
• Monitoring and review of quality outcomes
• Process and system improvement – support innovation and excellence in the delivery of high quality care for children, young people and their families

The Stream Leadership Team will report directly to the Executive Director Clinical Operations and have joint accountability and decision making for the stream, with a reporting line to the site Director Clinical Operations for governance of operational issues at the relevant site.

The Clinical Streams are:

• Connected Care
• Critical Care
• Diagnostics
• Medical
• Priority Populations
• Surgical and Anaesthetics

About You

• Has extensive experience in managing clinical services
• Proven leadership experience
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical operations management

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities (where applicable)

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Ging on

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-

For technical support please contact the customer services team on

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
• An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies

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