Operational Priorities Project Manager

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave days

Salary packaging

Living expenses allowance

Novated leasing

Gym discount

Employee Assistance Program

Private health discount

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is seeking a Health Manager Level 3 for a temporary full-time role until October 2027. The position offers a salary range of AUD 137,525 to AUD 156,231 per annum plus superannuation, over a 38-hour week across SESLHD sites.

You will provide expert operational project support to the Executive Director, Operations and clinical services, guiding staff on priorities, Service Agreement requirements and organisational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and services on all facets of operational project support to the Executive Director, Operations and clinical services across SESLHD.

Job description

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time until October 2027

Position Classification

Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration

$137,525 - $156,231 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week

38

Location

Across SESLHD Sites

Applications Close

11:59pm Sunday 27 September 2026

Where you'll be working

SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.

The role

Provide expert advice and services on all facets of operational project support to the Executive Director, Operations and clinical services across SESLHD. The role has a specific focus on the provision of a range of guidance and support to staff across the organisation on a broad range of issues including, but not limited to organisation priorities, projects and Service Agreement requirements, to achieve the business and service objectives.

Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

• Can you provide an example of a time when you demonstrated leadership in a complex or challenging healthcare environment where there was a need to improve performance, change an existing process, or influence workplace culture? What was the situation, how did you engage staff and stakeholders, what challenges or resistance did you encounter, and what was the outcome?
• Tell us about a time when you were presented with a complex operational problem where the available information was incomplete, conflicting or required significant analysis. How did you investigate the issue, what information and stakeholders did you consult, how did you identify the underlying problem, and how did you develop and communicate your recommendation to senior management? What was the eventual outcome?

For role related queries or questions contact Jennie Barry on [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are C O R E

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 [e-mail] 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 directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website