Manager, Respiratory Protection and Infection Prevention

Position Title: Manager, Respiratory Protection and Infection Prevention

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time 

Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 3

Salary range: $127,150 per annum - $144,444 per annum + 12% super and benefits

Location: NSW Ambulance State Operations centre, Sydney Olympic Park

Applications Close: Midnight on 30 September 2025

"With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia."

About NSW Ambulance:

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

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NSW Ambulance is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply

About the Opportunity:

Manage, monitoring and reporting all aspects of the NSW Ambulance Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) ensuring the requirements outlined in the Clinical Excellence Commission (CEC) Respiratory Protection Program are met. Provide high level advice on Respiratory Protection and Infection Prevention and Control to Senior Managers and the ASNSW Executive Team.

The RPP will involve the development and implementation of a fit testing program across NSW Ambulance and training Healthcare Workers (HW) on the potential risks of respiratory protection as part of mandatory Infection Prevention and Control education. Travel will be required to NSW Ambulance sites across the state to undertake fit testing and maintain data compliance in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

About You:

• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, complemented by strong capabilities in negotiating, influencing, and motivating others.
• Demonstrates a track record of managing complex and often conflicting priorities while developing practical and creative solutions that deliver quality outcomes.
• Inspires teams and drives a culture of accountability and performance to achieve goals.
• Collaborate across departments and contribute to process improvements and strategic planning.
• Be part of a fast-paced environment where your work directly supports emergency healthcare services across NSW

How to Apply:

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1: Provide an example about a time you led a piece of work to improve a system or process. How did you approach it and what improvements were achieved?

Question 2: Describe a time when you had to solve a complex problem involving the management of stakeholders in one of your previous roles. What was the problem, the engagement you undertook and the outcome?

Need more information?

1. Click here for the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Information
2. Learn more about careers at NSW Ambulance here

Additional Benefits:

Financial benefits

• Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9,000 for living expenses + $2,600 meal & entertainment + novated leasing
• Accessible via Public Transport

Work-life balance

• Flexible or Hybrid Work Agreements may be negotiated
• Paid Allocated Days Off (ADOs) once a month
• Additional Public Holiday

Additional Information:

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria articulated in Role Description.
• 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.
• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing.
• Eligibility lists and talent pools may be created and used to fill temporary or permanent vacancies over the next 18 months at the same, or other locations that are at the same grade and capability level.

Contact People

Please contact David McLeod on  if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to NSW Ambulance's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Leonie Garvey on  Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please contact ambulance- if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

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