Program Manager

Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Position Classification
: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration
: $127,150 - $144,444 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation

Location
: Population Health, Camperdown

Requisition ID
: REQ600223

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia
About The Role
Population Health works to protect and promote the health of the local population. We recognise that many personal, local and global factors affect health and illness. Our services work with partners to deliver a comprehensive range of high quality, evidence-based health programs to the population living in Sydney Local Health District. Ultimately, Population Health strives to achieve equity of health status and health service utilisation across the population.

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership and manage the design, delivery and evaluation of health promotion programs and initiatives that are designed to improve the health of people living in SLHD. The position will contribute to the development and achievement of health promotion strategic directions and operations, be a leader in health promotion practice and deliver on evidence-informed, innovative health promotion programs and initiatives, integrated with other services within the facility, the health system generally, and with other strategic partners.

This position operates across all policy areas, and through a senior role responsible for health promotion and research to reduce preventable health risks in the community, some aspects may vary depending on the team (i.e. healthy eating and active living, supportive environments, tobacco control and smoke free environments). Where appropriate disadvantaged populations, in particular, Aboriginal and CALD communities are adequately addressed in health promotion.

These programs will contribute to Population Health's program of work, in line with the Ministry of Health and Sydney Local Health District's (SLHD) goals, principles and strategies and to meet relevant District key performance indicators. Specifically, the position will drive the overall planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting and day-to-day management of current and future local and state-wide health promotion programs.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Tertiary Qualifications in Health Promotion, Public Health, Marketing/Communications, Management, Epidemiology or other relevant discipline, and/or significant experience in one or more of these disciplines. Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
• Leadership skills in the development of health promotion programs aligned to strategic priorities.
• High level experience in project planning, implementation and evaluation of population health promotion programs.
• Highly developed communication, presentation, coaching and facilitation skills including a variety of writing and editing styles (reports, research & evaluation, briefs, media, translation of information for promoting health promotion work).

Benefits and Perks

• Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.

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.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close: 7 September 2025
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