Manager Priority Populations Programs

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 109,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Discounted gym memberships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health, SESLHD, is seeking a Manager, Priority Populations Programs to lead Women’s Health, Carers and Youth Health initiatives within Equity and Prevention Services. The role focuses on strategic management, resource coordination, and driving equitable health outcomes across priority populations.

The position involves senior stakeholder engagement, planning and evaluation, and delivering high-quality services in a large public health system.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Strong leadership to enhance staff performance and drive change.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary issues for priority populations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• High-level analytical and problem-solving abilities for senior decision-making.
• Ability to build relationships with senior management and stakeholders.
• Experience in planning and evaluating at strategic and service levels in a dynamic setting.
• Current driver's licence with willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead resources to deliver cost-effective, high-quality services.
• Provide strategic advice on Priority Populations Programs and equitable health outcomes.
• Manage Women’s Health, Youth Health, Carers and related projects in partnership with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration:$69.36 - $ 78.79 per hour Plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week:32
Requisition ID:REQ702123
Location: 80 William St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
Application Close Date: 12 November 2026

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.

The Manager, Priority Populations Programs will plan, coordinate, lead and manage human, financial, material and capital resources to provide a cost effective, quality service that meets key performance indicators and financial accountabilities of the Priority Populations Programs including Women’s Health, Carers and Youth Health.

The role will work as part of a management team across the Equity and Prevention Service to address the health needs of Priority Populations.

The role will provide high level strategic advice in relation to Priority Populations Programs and the provision of equitable health and wellbeing outcomes. The role provides management of Women’s and Youth Health Clinical Services and Women’s, Carers and Youth Health programs and projects, conducted in partnership with key stakeholders.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or related discipline or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills to enhance staff performance, influence workplace culture, and lead change.
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary issues for priority populations.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills with a strong customer service approach.
• Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, and other key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and evaluation at strategic and service levels within a high volume dynamic work environment.
• Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

For role related queries or questions, please contact Elizabeth Powell via email at ************@health.nsw.gov.au

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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au 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

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• 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 directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website

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