Senior Manager, Policy, Governance and Assurance

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great leave conditions

Hybrid working

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Career development

Job summary

NSW Health in St Leonards invites applications for the Senior Manager, Policy, Governance & Assurance. This permanent full‑time role leads procurement and supply chain policy architecture, governance frameworks, and assurance programs to ensure compliant, ethical and value‑driven decision making across NSW Health.

The role provides strategic leadership in complex governance matters, embedding scalable procurement practices and advancing procurement maturity in line with public sector

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and supply chain policy architecture, governance frameworks, assurance programs, supplier risk and broader risk management to ensure compliant, transparent, ethical and value-driven procurement decisions across NSW Health.

Job description

Senior Manager, Policy, Governance and Assurance

Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Remuneration: Salary relative to experience and ranges from $180,279.00 to $201,662.00 per annum plus 12% superannuation
Hours per week: 38
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards / Charlestown
Applications Close: 11:59pm Thursday 22 October 2026

HealthShare NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and we encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, LGBTIQ+ communities, veterans, carers and people with disability.

About the opportunity
The Senior Manager, Policy, Governance & Assurance is responsible for leading the procurement and supply chain policy architecture, governance frameworks, assurance programs, supplier risk and broader risk management approaches to ensure consistent, compliant, transparent, ethical and value-driven procurement and supply decision making across NSW Health.

The role provides strategic leadership in complex governance and assurance matters by embedding scalable procurement and supply chain practices, optimising control environments and advancing procurement maturity in accordance with legislative, regulatory, policy and public sector accountability requirements.

This is an Aboriginal Identified position and is open only to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants must be of Aboriginal descent, identify as Aboriginal and be accepted by their community. Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification authorised under the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

About us

HealthShare NSW touches the lives of NSW Health employees and patients every single day by delivering services that keep our public hospitals and health facilities running.

Watch Our HealthShare NSW story video to learn more about the work we do and the diverse range of roles we have on offer.

Additional benefits

We reward our employees with a terrific range of benefits, including:

• Great leave conditions: enjoy one day off each month as an ADO, annual leave loading (a bonus extra payment of 17.5%) and 14 weeks’ paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Hybrid working and flexible work arrangements: enjoy a combination of working from home and the office along with varied start/finish times, part time work and job sharing where applicable
• Salary packaging and novated leasing: you can access up to $2782 extra per year in your pay
• Wellbeing programs: access an array of wellbeing programs designed to support your physical, mental, and emotional health
• Commitment to career development: expansive free online training, talent programs, study leave and internal development opportunities to accelerate your career
• Rewarding role and community contribution: make a difference in people's lives by assisting those in need and actively contributing to your community.

Please note some benefits may only apply to certain employment types.

Additional information

• HealthShare NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description. Learn more:https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
• If successful following the application close date, you will be required to attend interview as well as reference checks
• Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, or valid work visa). Permanent roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents, while temporary and casual roles welcome applicants with a visa.
• An eligibility list from this recruitment may be created for future casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 6 months.

Contact information

Please contact **********@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role. Any career portal support questions can be directed to our customer service team at 1300 679 ***.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to a HealthShare NSW Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please let ***************@health.nsw.gov.au know if you need any adjustments to the recruitment or interview process (e.g. physical accessibility, interview setup, or scheduling). Candidates with a disability can also use this email for confidential advice and support during the recruitment process.