Manager Connected Care

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Health Manager Level 4 to lead the Connected Care Team, delivering complex reform initiatives and strategic projects that strengthen patient-centred care across the state. The role requires stakeholder engagement, evidence-based advice, and strong leadership to guide reform priorities and government-aligned outcomes.

The position is Temp Full Time with an annual salary of $153,559–$182,954 plus Super, located at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of complex strategic reform initiatives that support the delivery of virtual care and care-in-the-community models across NSW.
• Provide high-level strategic and policy advice to senior executives and stakeholders on reform priorities and opportunities.
• Oversee planning, governance and delivery of priority reform programs to ensure on-time completion within scope.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clinicians, health service providers, consumers and government agencies to drive reform outcomes.

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2027)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $153,559- $182,954 plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ677926
Closing Date: 23 September 2026 (11:59PM)

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role

As part of the Connected Care Team, you'll contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen integrated, patient-centred care and improve health outcomes for communities across the state.

Connected Care works at the forefront of health system reform, partnering with diverse stakeholders across NSW Health, government and the broader health sector to drive innovation and system-wide change. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects that influence the future direction of healthcare, while developing your career within Australia's largest health organisation.

In this role, you will manage and deliver complex projects that support NSW Health's strategic priorities and government objectives. Drawing on your project management, analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement expertise, you will help develop evidence-based advice and recommendations for senior leaders, supporting informed decision-making and the successful implementation of key reform initiatives.

About you

We are seeking a motivated and experienced leader to join the Connected Care team and drive the delivery of key health system reform initiatives. The successful candidate will:

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of complex strategic reform initiatives that support the delivery and scale-up of virtual care, the Virtual Hospitals Strategy and care-in-the-community models across NSW, improving patient outcomes, reducing avoidable hospital utilisation and digitally enabling integrated, person-centred care.
• Provide high-level strategic and policy advice to senior executives and key stakeholders on emerging issues, risks, opportunities and priorities impacting Connected Care reforms and broader system transformation.
• Oversee the planning, governance and delivery of priority reform programs, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and aligned with government and organisational priorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clinicians, health service providers, consumers, government agencies and other stakeholders to facilitate collaboration, manage competing priorities and drive reform outcomes.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and consultation processes to support effective change management, address implementation challenges, and achieve sustainable service improvements.
• Analyse complex health system issues, emerging trends, evidence and data to inform strategic decision-making and identify opportunities for innovation and system improvement.
• Prepare and oversee the development of high-quality briefs, reports, executive correspondence, Cabinet submissions and other strategic documents for senior leaders and government.
• Foster a high-performing and collaborative team culture, providing leadership, guidance and support to staff contributing to Connected Care reform initiatives.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• 1. 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.
• 2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• 3. For more information on applying visit the our career portal.
• 4. Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.