NCIRS Head, Operation & Strategy

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) invites applications for the role of NCIRS Head of Operation & Strategy. This senior position provides executive oversight of NCIRS’ operational performance and leads strategic planning to meet contractual and funding requirements.

You will liaise with internal directorates and external government and partner stakeholders to strengthen relationships and support SCHN’s mission in paediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior operational, executive and strategic oversight of NCIRS’ operational performance.
• Lead centre-wide strategic planning and priority setting, ensuring governance processes are maintained to meet contractual and funding requirements.
• Collaborate with Research Directorates and internal stakeholders; engage external government, sector and partner stakeholders to advance organisational objectives.

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 30 June 2029
Position Classification:Health Mgr Lvl 5
Remuneration:180279 - 201662 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:40
Requisition ID:REQ692903
Location: Network
Applications Close: Midnight on 27 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Grand on [e-mail]

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you’ll be doing

The National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (NCIRS) is the leading research organisation in Australia that provides objective expert advice on all aspects of Vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia and to support initiatives in the surveillance of VPDs. This work is funded through agreements with the Australian and New South Wales governments. The NCIRS Head of Operation & Strategy provides senior operational, executive and strategic oversight of NCIRS’ operational performance, ensuring effective day-to-day management, organisational coordination and compliance. The position leads centre-wide strategic planning, priority setting and ensure governance processes are maintained to meet all contractual and funding requirements. The position holds responsibility for internal collaborations with Research Directorates and other internal stakeholders. The position has significant responsibility and accountability for external engagement, representing NCIRS to key government, sector and partner stakeholders to advance organisational objectives and strengthen strategic relationships in close collaboration with the Director of NCIRS The primary purpose of this role is to contribute actively to the provision of high-quality research activities at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN).

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards: SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the 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.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families