Manager, Operations and Biosecurity

Employment Type
: Temporary Full Time, Until 2 October 2026

Position Classification
: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration
: $141, $169,151.00 Per Annum, Plus Super

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ604648

Location:
Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick

Applications Close:
23 September 2025

To be considered for this position you must be an employee of NSW Health and its Affiliated Health Organisations.
Where You'll Be Working
Population and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.

PaCH's services are provided at the District's hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.

The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

Provide strong leadership and senior management to the Public Health Unit (PHU) while overseeing the operations of the Unit to ensure delivery of an integrated and effective service.

The range of responsibilities in this position are broad, and will require independent as well as collaborative work to ensure the Manager is accountable, efficient and productive across a number of key performance areas including operations, finance, business processes, reporting, accreditation, quality and safety, consumer engagement, work health and safety, logistical aspects of immunisation programs, corporate risk, human resource management and other projects.

The position will work with the management team to coordinate implementation of the Public Health Unit's (PHU) goals and objectives and will deliver practical and innovative strategies to manage risk, resolve complex problems, and improve the quality and performance of the Unit's work. The position will also oversee the corporate functions within the Unit and manage operational and administrative staff, and surge or project staff as required. In addition, the Manager, Operations and Biosecurity will be responsible for the coordination, logistics and operations of the biosecurity program for airports and seaports.

The position will work with the management team to develop and maintain productive strategic relationships with other groups, including relevant government, professional and industry entities, and community stakeholders.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in business administration or management in a health field or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
• Proven experience in, and demonstrated record of sound achievement and leadership at senior management level in a large and complex organisation.
• Thorough understanding of and commitment to health care provision and management necessary to improve health outcomes for service consumers.
• Demonstrated excellence in all aspects of the management of human resources/financial/ administrative/ public health services using strategic/business planning, integration and evaluation skills to ensure available resources are used effectively within the public health unit.
• Excellent strategic planning and policy development skills, including the ability to make complex judgements and take initiative within the delegated area.
• Demonstrated experience of implementing change and new programs to meet strategic outcomes.
• Highly developed and effective written oral communication skills, with excellence in Microsoft office applications.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making and influencing skills including the ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, through all organisational levels.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Vicky Sheppeard on

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.