Director Planning and Performance

South Western Sydney PHN; Campbelltown; Hybrid; AUD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) seeks a Director of Planning and Performance to provide executive leadership across population health planning, commissioning, investment, performance and evaluation. You will drive outcomes-based commissioning and oversee key portfolios to deliver equitable, measurable outcomes.

The role focuses on translating population need and evidence into investment priorities, building partnerships and guiding governance in primary care.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in health, management or related discipline.
• Extensive senior-level experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of the Australian primary health care environment.
• Strategic leadership in complex system change with partnerships.
• Experience in commissioning, service planning and performance management.
• Experience in developing and implementing clinical governance in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership across population health planning, commissioning, investment, performance and evaluation.
• Lead Commissioning Framework and drive maturation towards outcomes-based commissioning.
• Oversee strategic portfolios including Mental Health, AOD, Aged Care and Aboriginal health.
• Ensure resources target greatest need and deliver equitable, measurable impact.

Skills

Population health planning

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Commissioning

Performance management

Clinical governance

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health/management

Job description

South Western Sydney PHN – Campbelltown NSW

Your impact, where you’re really needed.

As our highly valued Director of Planning and Performance you’ll provide executive leadership across population health planning, commissioning, investment, performance and evaluation, ensuring evidence, data and community insights inform priorities and investment decisions.

You will lead SWSPHN’s Commissioning Framework and drive its continued maturation towards outcomes-based commissioning, with a focus on measurable impact, value for money and continuous improvement.

You will provide strategic oversight of key health portfolios, including a significant commissioned investment in Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drugs, as well as Aged Care, Aboriginal Health, diabetes, prevention and other key priority areas.

In doing so, you will help ensure SWSPHN directs resources to areas of greatest need and delivers equitable outcomes and measurable impact for the South Western Sydney community.

What you'll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have the following essential requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (i.e. health, management or a related discipline).

• Extensive demonstrated senior level experience leading and developing multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong understanding of the Australian primary health care environment.

• Demonstrated strategic leadership in implementing complex system change, including building partnerships and influencing stakeholders across organisational and system boundaries.

• Demonstrated experience in commissioning, service planning and performance management, including translating population need and evidence into investment priorities and measurable outcomes.

• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing clinical governance controls in the primary care setting.

A healthy community. A healthy career.

Are you ready to be part of something bigger, something good?

At South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN), our mission is simple: we’re building healthier communities.Through connection and care, we tackle the region's healthcare challenges by supporting primary health providers. As a not-for-profit, we’re passionate about improving services to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our community.

That really matters. And so do you.

Why South Western Sydney PHN?

We’re a values-driven organisation that sees and supports you as a whole person. What we do isn’t easy, there are many moving parts, but we’re deeply invested in the health of our region, and in your wellbeing.

Here’s what you can expect when you work with us:

Make a Real Impact

As our Director of Planning and Performance, you’ll play a hands‑on role in strengthening primary care and improving outcomes for thousands. Every day, you’ll help move the dial on healthcare and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We understand that life doesn’t always fit a 9-to-5. Whether it’s a school drop‑off, a family celebration, or hybrid working, we trust you to do your best work—your way. And you’ll find approachable leaders who are genuinely committed to your growth and success.

Be Part of a Kind and Talented Team

The people you work with matter. At SWSPHN, you’ll join a team of dedicated, passionate professionals who collaborate, support one another, and share a deep commitment to primary health.

Are you ready to be part of something bigger?

Join SWSPHN and build a healthy career that works for you.

The communities we support are very diverse, and so are their healthcare needs. SWSPHN benefits greatly from a team that brings together many different perspectives and experiences, and we’re proud of our inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from all backgrounds.

Preferred applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be subject to a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check.