NCIRS Senior Program Manager, Engagement and Provider Support

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the national PHN Support Programme and oversee education and resource development. The role requires strategic leadership, cross‑agency engagement and strong governance to deliver measurable outcomes for NCIRS initiatives.

The position is based in Westmead with a 38‑hour week, temporary full‑time status until 30 June 2029, and a base salary of $153,559–$182,954 plus superannuation and leave loading.

Qualifications

• Senior Program Manager with strategic leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PHN Support Programme delivery across PHN and consumer audiences.
• Ensure delivery aligns with objectives, obligations, and priorities while strengthening capability and collaboration.
• Provide oversight of NCIRS resource development to support priorities.
• Coordinate engagement activities with PHN and consumer stakeholders to inform programme delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with Primary Health Networks and government agencies for collaboration.

Job description

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2029

Position Classification

Health Mgr Lvl 4

Remuneration

153559 - 182954 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

REQ694682

Location

Westmead

Applications Close

Midnight on 7 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Wareham on [e-mail]

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

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), vaccines, and other issues related to immunisation, to inform policy and planning for immunisation services in Australia and to support the control of VPDs across the whole life-course. NCIRS also has a growing Global Health programme that works to support countries, particularly those in the Asia-Pacific region, on their immunisation system strengthening efforts. This work is funded through agreements with the Australian and New South Wales governments, including the Australian Centre for Disease Control, as well as other funding agencies.

The Senior Program Manager provides strategic leadership, management and oversight of the national Primary Health Network (PHN) Support Programme, organisation-wide resource development activities and stakeholder engagement across PHN and consumer audiences.

The role is responsible for ensuring effective delivery of the PHN Support Programme in alignment with strategic objectives, contractual obligations, public health priorities and stakeholder requirements while strengthening organisational capability, performance and collaboration across the primary healthcare sector.

The role also provides strategic oversight and management of resource development across NCIRS, ensuring resources are appropriately planned, prioritised, coordinated and developed to support organisational priorities and emerging needs.

The position provides high-level strategic advice and coordinates engagement activities across both PHN and consumer stakeholders, to foster strong relationships and meaningful participation to inform programme delivery, resource development and organisational priorities.

The position develops and maintains strong relationships with Primary Health Networks, government agencies, peak bodies and other key stakeholders to facilitate collaboration, coordinate sector-wide initiatives and support the delivery of consistent, evidence-based approaches. As a senior program manager in the Engagement and Education team, the role leads stakeholder engagement planning and coordination to ensure stakeholder insights, organisational priorities and contractual requirements are effectively reflected in programme activities, resource development and communication strategies.

The role contributes to organisational planning, workforce capability development and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the PHN Support Programme delivers measurable outcomes and supports NCIRS’s strategic objectives. The role will work closely with the Education manager in support of the development of educational initiatives for NCIRS.

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.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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