Program Manager

Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $141,974 - $169,151, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ615392

Closing Date: 5 November :59PM)

Join the Workforce Operational Strategic Unit at NSW Health for an exciting opportunity to be part of something truly transformative Our team is at the forefront of building and expanding innovative health workforce solutions including the NSW Health Deployment Program.

We are strategically positioned to make a significant impact, enriching health in millions of ways every day. You'll be working in a competitive and stimulating environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

Be part of an operational and strategic team that plans, develops, facilitates, and evaluates health workforce strategies.

About us

• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours
• Building a sustainable future for NSW Health

About the role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the management, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects led by the Workforce Operational Strategic Unit and ensuring the projects meet the outcomes/requirements within the specified time, cost, scope, risk, and benefits.

Health Manager level 4, starting salary from $141,974 - $169,151 plus Super, with a 38- hour work week.

What you will do

• Drive impactful financial performance by managing strategic projects and programs
• Partner with Local Health Districts to implement best-practice strategies and monitor outcomes
• Lead and promote state-wide efficiency initiatives that deliver real value to the health system
• Identifies risks across projects, develops mitigation strategies, and resolves issues that could impact program success.
• Supports organisational change initiatives tied to programs, including training, communication, and adoption strategies

About you

You're a strategic thinker driving results. To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Proven experience leading complex projects and programs from planning through to review
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• Sharp analytical thinking and the ability to tackle complex challenges with clarity
• Confidence managing sensitive issues under pressure and delivering high-level advice
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business, economics, project management or equivalent experience.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages), cover letter (1-2 pages) AND Demonstrate your ability by addressing the two target questions below as part of the application process

Target Questions

• Describe a time you led a complex project or program from planning through to review. What strategies did you use to manage competing priorities, and how did you measure success?
• Provide an example of a situation where you had to manage a sensitive issue under tight time limitations. How did you engage stakeholders, navigate complexity, and deliver high-level advice that influenced outcomes?

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 5 November 2025

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• For role related queries or questions contact Cassie Walton on and quote REQ615392.
• If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie DeLuca on

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• 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.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 5 November 2025

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