Associate Director, Healthier Communities Programs & Operations (Health Manager Lvl 5) - Perm FT

NSW Health; Liverpool; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Job summary

NSW Health in Liverpool, NSW seeks an Associate Director Healthier Communities Programs and Operations to translate organisational priorities into effective programs, systems and sustainable service delivery. You will lead complex portfolios, align operations with strategy, and drive continuous improvement across diverse environments.

You will collaborate across organisational and government boundaries, building meaningful relationships that enable coordinated and measurable health outcomes

Qualifications

• Describe a complex portfolio, program or operational function you have led. How did you strengthen governance, performance, resource management and delivery.
• Provide an example of how you have built partnerships across organisational or sector boundaries and translated those relationships into coordinated programs or measurable outcomes.
• Provide an example of where you have led organisational change to design and implement a new operating model. How did you translate the strategic intent into new structures, systems and ways of working, and how did you embed the change.

Responsibilities

• Describe a complex portfolio, program or operational function you have led. How did you strengthen governance, performance, resource management and delivery.
• Provide an example of how you have built partnerships across organisational or sector boundaries and translated those relationships into coordinated programs or measurable outcomes.
• Provide an example of where you have led organisational change to design and implement a new operating model. How did you translate the strategic intent into new structures, systems and ways of working, and how did you embed the change.

Job description

The ideal candidate for the Associate Director Healthier Communities Programs and Operations is a strategic and highly capable operational leader with a proven ability to translate organisational priorities into effective programs, systems, governance frameworks and sustainable service delivery. You will bring a strong track record of leading complex portfolios, aligning operational performance with strategic objectives, and driving continuous improvement across diverse and dynamic environments.

You are a natural collaborator and partnership builder, skilled at working across organisational, government, community and sector boundaries to foster meaningful relationships and achieve shared outcomes. With strong operational and organisational acumen, you demonstrate sound judgement in managing resources, performance, risk and competing priorities, while maintaining a focus on quality, accountability and impact.

Most importantly, you are a pragmatic and solutions-focused leader who thrives in complexity, creates clarity and direction for others, and empowers teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative, coordinated and measurable outcomes that improve the health and wellbeing of communities.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Describe a complex portfolio, program or operational function you have led. How did you strengthen governance, performance, resource management and delivery?

Provide an example of how you have built partnerships across organisational or sector boundaries and translated those relationships into coordinated programs or measurable outcomes.

Provide an example of where you have led organisational change to design and implement a new operating model. How did you translate the strategic intent into new structures, systems and ways of working, and how did you embed the change?

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing via
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 implementingthe

• South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 implementingthe

  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.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.